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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,404.30, 542,569.65 and 362,404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,404.30, 542,569.65 and 362,404.30 is: 542,569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,404.30 : 542,569.65 = 362,404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,404.30/542,569.65 = 362,404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,404.30x = 542,569.65 × 362,404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,404.30x = 196,629,574,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,629,574,209.50/362,404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,569.65

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