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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,401.80, 542,565.90 and 362,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,401.80, 542,565.90 and 362,401.80 is: 542,565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,401.80 : 542,565.90 = 362,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,401.80/542,565.90 = 362,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,401.80x = 542,565.90 × 362,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,401.80x = 196,626,858,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,626,858,778.62/362,401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,565.90

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