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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,920.80, 508,614 and 362,920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,920.80, 508,614 and 362,920.80 is: 508,614.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,920.80 : 508,614 = 362,920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,920.80/508,614 = 362,920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,920.80x = 508,614 × 362,920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,920.80x = 184,586,599,771.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,586,599,771.20/362,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,614.00

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