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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,325.34, 837,120.50 and 368,206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,325.34, 837,120.50 and 368,206.02 is: 552,066.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,325.34 : 837,120.50 = 368,206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,325.34/837,120.50 = 368,206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,325.34x = 837,120.50 × 368,206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,325.34x = 308,232,807,565.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,232,807,565.41/558,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,066.66

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