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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,712.70, 508,212.50 and 362,712.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,712.70, 508,212.50 and 362,712.70 is: 508,212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,712.70 : 508,212.50 = 362,712.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,712.70/508,212.50 = 362,712.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,712.70x = 508,212.50 × 362,712.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,712.70x = 184,335,128,048.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,335,128,048.75/362,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,212.50

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