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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,901.30, 508,586.70 and 362,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,901.30, 508,586.70 and 362,901.30 is: 508,586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,901.30 : 508,586.70 = 362,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,901.30/508,586.70 = 362,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,901.30x = 508,586.70 × 362,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,901.30x = 184,566,774,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,566,774,592.71/362,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,586.70

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