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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,803.40, 512,475 and 366,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,803.40, 512,475 and 366,803.40 is: 512,475.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,803.40 : 512,475 = 366,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,803.40/512,475 = 366,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,803.40x = 512,475 × 366,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,803.40x = 187,977,572,415
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,977,572,415/366,803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,475.00

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