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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,465.10, 561,697.65 and 372,132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,465.10, 561,697.65 and 372,132.30 is: 558,198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,465.10 : 561,697.65 = 372,132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,465.10/561,697.65 = 372,132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,465.10x = 561,697.65 × 372,132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,465.10x = 209,025,838,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,025,838,399.10/374,465.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,198.45

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