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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,473.60, 561,710.40 and 372,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,473.60, 561,710.40 and 372,140.80 is: 558,211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,473.60 : 561,710.40 = 372,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,473.60/561,710.40 = 372,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,473.60x = 561,710.40 × 372,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,473.60x = 209,035,357,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,035,357,624.32/374,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,211.20

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