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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,669.22, 514,603.17 and 360,618.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,669.22, 514,603.17 and 360,618.38 is: 497,962.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,669.22 : 514,603.17 = 360,618.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,669.22/514,603.17 = 360,618.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,669.22x = 514,603.17 × 360,618.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,669.22x = 185,575,361,508.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,575,361,508.27/372,669.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,962.67

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