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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,902.30, 508,588.10 and 362,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,902.30, 508,588.10 and 362,902.30 is: 508,588.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,902.30 : 508,588.10 = 362,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,902.30/508,588.10 = 362,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,902.30x = 508,588.10 × 362,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,902.30x = 184,567,791,242.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,567,791,242.63/362,902.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,588.10

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