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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,313.20, 640,969.80 and 372,017.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,313.20, 640,969.80 and 372,017.20 is: 558,025.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,313.20 : 640,969.80 = 372,017.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,313.20/640,969.80 = 372,017.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,313.20x = 640,969.80 × 372,017.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,313.20x = 238,451,790,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,451,790,280.56/427,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,025.80

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