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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,844.20, 514,515 and 366,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,844.20, 514,515 and 366,844.20 is: 514,515

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,844.20 : 514,515 = 366,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,844.20/514,515 = 366,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,844.20x = 514,515 × 366,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,844.20x = 188,746,843,563
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,746,843,563/366,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,515

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