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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,224.40, 708,336.60 and 372,691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,224.40, 708,336.60 and 372,691.60 is: 559,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,224.40 : 708,336.60 = 372,691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,224.40/708,336.60 = 372,691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,224.40x = 708,336.60 × 372,691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,224.40x = 263,991,100,792.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,991,100,792.56/472,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,037.40

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