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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,869.20, 514,550 and 366,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,869.20, 514,550 and 366,869.20 is: 514,550

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,869.20 : 514,550 = 366,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,869.20/514,550 = 366,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,869.20x = 514,550 × 366,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,869.20x = 188,772,546,860
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,772,546,860/366,869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,550

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