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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,529.20, 509,159.90 and 364,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,529.20, 509,159.90 and 364,529.20 is: 509,159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,529.20 : 509,159.90 = 364,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,529.20/509,159.90 = 364,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,529.20x = 509,159.90 × 364,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,529.20x = 185,603,651,019.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,603,651,019.08/364,529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,159.90

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