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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,617.60, 561,926.40 and 372,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,617.60, 561,926.40 and 372,284.80 is: 558,427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,617.60 : 561,926.40 = 372,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,617.60/561,926.40 = 372,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,617.60x = 561,926.40 × 372,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,617.60x = 209,196,657,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,196,657,438.72/374,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,427.20

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