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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,523.70, 509,152.20 and 364,523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,523.70, 509,152.20 and 364,523.70 is: 509,152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,523.70 : 509,152.20 = 364,523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,523.70/509,152.20 = 364,523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,523.70x = 509,152.20 × 364,523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,523.70x = 185,598,043,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,598,043,807.14/364,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,152.20

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