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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,035.80, 508,775 and 363,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,035.80, 508,775 and 363,035.80 is: 508,775

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,035.80 : 508,775 = 363,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,035.80/508,775 = 363,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,035.80x = 508,775 × 363,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,035.80x = 184,703,539,145
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,703,539,145/363,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,775

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