Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,859.20, 514,536 and 366,859.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 366,859.20, 514,536 and 366,859.20 is: 514,536
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,859.20 : 514,536 = 366,859.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,859.20/514,536 = 366,859.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,859.20x = 514,536 × 366,859.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,859.20x = 188,762,265,331.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,762,265,331.20/366,859.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,536
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