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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,166.20, 561,249.30 and 368,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,166.20, 561,249.30 and 368,261.30 is: 552,391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,166.20 : 561,249.30 = 368,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,166.20/561,249.30 = 368,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,166.20x = 561,249.30 × 368,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,166.20x = 206,686,396,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,686,396,842.09/374,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,391.95

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