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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,425.30, 542,601.15 and 362,425.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,425.30, 542,601.15 and 362,425.30 is: 542,601.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,425.30 : 542,601.15 = 362,425.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,425.30/542,601.15 = 362,425.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,425.30x = 542,601.15 × 362,425.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,425.30x = 196,652,384,569.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,652,384,569.10/362,425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,601.15

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