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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,817.40, 512,494.60 and 366,817.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,817.40, 512,494.60 and 366,817.40 is: 512,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,817.40 : 512,494.60 = 366,817.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,817.40/512,494.60 = 366,817.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,817.40x = 512,494.60 × 366,817.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,817.40x = 187,991,936,686.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,991,936,686.04/366,817.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,494.60

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