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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,065.80, 508,817 and 363,065.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,065.80, 508,817 and 363,065.80 is: 508,817.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,065.80 : 508,817 = 363,065.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,065.80/508,817 = 363,065.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,065.80x = 508,817 × 363,065.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,065.80x = 184,734,051,158.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,734,051,158.60/363,065.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,817.00

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