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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,046.30, 508,789.70 and 363,046.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,046.30, 508,789.70 and 363,046.30 is: 508,789.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,046.30 : 508,789.70 = 363,046.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,046.30/508,789.70 = 363,046.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,046.30x = 508,789.70 × 363,046.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,046.30x = 184,714,218,063.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,714,218,063.11/363,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,789.70

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