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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,469.10, 561,703.65 and 372,136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,469.10, 561,703.65 and 372,136.30 is: 558,204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,469.10 : 561,703.65 = 372,136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,469.10/561,703.65 = 372,136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,469.10x = 561,703.65 × 372,136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,469.10x = 209,030,318,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,030,318,007.50/374,469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,204.45

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