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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,583.40, 524,139.78 and 372,318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,583.40, 524,139.78 and 372,318.16 is: 512,756.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,583.40 : 524,139.78 = 372,318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,583.40/524,139.78 = 372,318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,583.40x = 524,139.78 × 372,318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,583.40x = 195,146,758,472.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,146,758,472.41/380,583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,756.88

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