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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,492.60, 540,738.90 and 360,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,492.60, 540,738.90 and 360,492.60 is: 540,738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,492.60 : 540,738.90 = 360,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,492.60/540,738.90 = 360,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,492.60x = 540,738.90 × 360,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,492.60x = 194,932,371,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,932,371,982.14/360,492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,738.90

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