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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,864.89, 558,255.06 and 201,472.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,864.89, 558,255.06 and 201,472.53 is: 301,645.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,864.89 : 558,255.06 = 201,472.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,864.89/558,255.06 = 201,472.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,864.89x = 558,255.06 × 201,472.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,864.89x = 112,473,059,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,473,059,323.50/372,864.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,645.62

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