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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,707.70, 508,205.50 and 362,707.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,707.70, 508,205.50 and 362,707.70 is: 508,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,707.70 : 508,205.50 = 362,707.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,707.70/508,205.50 = 362,707.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,707.70x = 508,205.50 × 362,707.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,707.70x = 184,330,048,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,330,048,032.35/362,707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,205.50

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