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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,835.80, 550,253.70 and 366,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,835.80, 550,253.70 and 366,835.80 is: 550,253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,835.80 : 550,253.70 = 366,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,835.80/550,253.70 = 366,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,835.80x = 550,253.70 × 366,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,835.80x = 201,852,756,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,852,756,242.46/366,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,253.70

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