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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,143.20, 561,214.80 and 368,238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,143.20, 561,214.80 and 368,238.30 is: 552,357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,143.20 : 561,214.80 = 368,238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,143.20/561,214.80 = 368,238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,143.20x = 561,214.80 × 368,238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,143.20x = 206,660,783,886.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,660,783,886.84/374,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,357.45

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