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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,224.51, 510,929.17 and 370,556.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,224.51, 510,929.17 and 370,556.37 is: 507,276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,224.51 : 510,929.17 = 370,556.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,224.51/510,929.17 = 370,556.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,224.51x = 510,929.17 × 370,556.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,224.51x = 189,328,057,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,328,057,635.92/373,224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,276.59

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