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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,440.80, 542,624.40 and 362,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,440.80, 542,624.40 and 362,440.80 is: 542,624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,440.80 : 542,624.40 = 362,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,440.80/542,624.40 = 362,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,440.80x = 542,624.40 × 362,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,440.80x = 196,669,221,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,669,221,635.52/362,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,624.40

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