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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,039.55, 508,780.25 and 363,039.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,039.55, 508,780.25 and 363,039.55 is: 508,780.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,039.55 : 508,780.25 = 363,039.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,039.55/508,780.25 = 363,039.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,039.55x = 508,780.25 × 363,039.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,039.55x = 184,707,353,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,707,353,008.89/363,039.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,780.25

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