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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,241.12, 631,158.37 and 372,210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,241.12, 631,158.37 and 372,210.56 is: 513,785.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,241.12 : 631,158.37 = 372,210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,241.12/631,158.37 = 372,210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,241.12x = 631,158.37 × 372,210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,241.12x = 234,923,806,260.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,923,806,260.07/457,241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,785.39

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