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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,430.60, 593,145.90 and 372,102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,430.60, 593,145.90 and 372,102.60 is: 558,153.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,430.60 : 593,145.90 = 372,102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,430.60/593,145.90 = 372,102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,430.60x = 593,145.90 × 372,102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,430.60x = 220,711,131,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,711,131,569.34/395,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,153.90

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