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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,239.60, 532,859.40 and 355,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,239.60, 532,859.40 and 355,239.60 is: 532,859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,239.60 : 532,859.40 = 355,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,239.60/532,859.40 = 355,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,239.60x = 532,859.40 × 355,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,239.60x = 189,292,760,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,292,760,112.24/355,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,859.40

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