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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,801.40, 512,472.20 and 366,801.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,801.40, 512,472.20 and 366,801.40 is: 512,472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,801.40 : 512,472.20 = 366,801.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,801.40/512,472.20 = 366,801.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,801.40x = 512,472.20 × 366,801.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,801.40x = 187,975,520,421.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,975,520,421.08/366,801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,472.20

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