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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,406.30, 542,572.65 and 362,406.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,406.30, 542,572.65 and 362,406.30 is: 542,572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,406.30 : 542,572.65 = 362,406.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,406.30/542,572.65 = 362,406.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,406.30x = 542,572.65 × 362,406.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,406.30x = 196,631,746,567.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,631,746,567.70/362,406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,572.65

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