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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,872.40, 512,571.60 and 366,872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,872.40, 512,571.60 and 366,872.40 is: 512,571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,872.40 : 512,571.60 = 366,872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,872.40/512,571.60 = 366,872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,872.40x = 512,571.60 × 366,872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,872.40x = 188,048,373,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,048,373,063.84/366,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,571.60

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