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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,432.80, 542,612.40 and 362,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,432.80, 542,612.40 and 362,432.80 is: 542,612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,432.80 : 542,612.40 = 362,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,432.80/542,612.40 = 362,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,432.80x = 542,612.40 × 362,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,432.80x = 196,660,531,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,660,531,446.72/362,432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,612.40

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