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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,845.90, 512,534.50 and 366,845.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,845.90, 512,534.50 and 366,845.90 is: 512,534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,845.90 : 512,534.50 = 366,845.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,845.90/512,534.50 = 366,845.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,845.90x = 512,534.50 × 366,845.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,845.90x = 188,021,179,933.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,021,179,933.55/366,845.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,534.50

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