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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,518.70, 509,145.20 and 364,518.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,518.70, 509,145.20 and 364,518.70 is: 509,145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,518.70 : 509,145.20 = 364,518.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,518.70/509,145.20 = 364,518.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,518.70x = 509,145.20 × 364,518.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,518.70x = 185,592,946,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,592,946,415.24/364,518.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,145.20

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