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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,851.80, 558,883.86 and 267,613.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,851.80, 558,883.86 and 267,613.72 is: 401,137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,851.80 : 558,883.86 = 267,613.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,851.80/558,883.86 = 267,613.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,851.80x = 558,883.86 × 267,613.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,851.80x = 149,564,988,822.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,564,988,822.56/372,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,137.90

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