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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,979.32, 558,924.66 and 185,733.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,979.32, 558,924.66 and 185,733.24 is: 278,328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,979.32 : 558,924.66 = 185,733.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,979.32/558,924.66 = 185,733.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,979.32x = 558,924.66 × 185,733.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,979.32x = 103,810,888,017.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,810,888,017.70/372,979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,328.80

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