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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,719.71, 561,569.13 and 337,226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,719.71, 561,569.13 and 337,226.52 is: 508,092.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,719.71 : 561,569.13 = 337,226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,719.71/561,569.13 = 337,226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,719.71x = 561,569.13 × 337,226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,719.71x = 189,376,003,449.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,376,003,449.33/372,719.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,092.28

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