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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,807.20, 512,908 and 366,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,807.20, 512,908 and 366,807.20 is: 512,908

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,807.20 : 512,908 = 366,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,807.20/512,908 = 366,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,807.20x = 512,908 × 366,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,807.20x = 188,138,347,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,138,347,337.60/366,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,908

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