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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,431.30, 542,610.15 and 362,431.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,431.30, 542,610.15 and 362,431.30 is: 542,610.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,431.30 : 542,610.15 = 362,431.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,431.30/542,610.15 = 362,431.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,431.30x = 542,610.15 × 362,431.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,431.30x = 196,658,902,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,658,902,057.70/362,431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,610.15

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