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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,637.10, 561,955.65 and 368,416.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,637.10, 561,955.65 and 368,416.30 is: 552,624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,637.10 : 561,955.65 = 368,416.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,637.10/561,955.65 = 368,416.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,637.10x = 561,955.65 × 368,416.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,637.10x = 207,033,621,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,033,621,337.10/374,637.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,624.45

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