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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,581.40, 546,872.10 and 364,581.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,581.40, 546,872.10 and 364,581.40 is: 546,872.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,581.40 : 546,872.10 = 364,581.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,581.40/546,872.10 = 364,581.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,581.40x = 546,872.10 × 364,581.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,581.40x = 199,379,395,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,379,395,838.94/364,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,872.10

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