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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,514.70, 509,139.60 and 364,514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,514.70, 509,139.60 and 364,514.70 is: 509,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,514.70 : 509,139.60 = 364,514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,514.70/509,139.60 = 364,514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,514.70x = 509,139.60 × 364,514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,514.70x = 185,588,868,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,588,868,552.12/364,514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,139.60

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