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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,715.40, 544,073.10 and 362,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,715.40, 544,073.10 and 362,715.40 is: 544,073.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,715.40 : 544,073.10 = 362,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,715.40/544,073.10 = 362,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,715.40x = 544,073.10 × 362,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,715.40x = 197,343,692,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,343,692,095.74/362,715.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,073.10

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