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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,914.65, 550,371.98 and 366,914.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,914.65, 550,371.98 and 366,914.65 is: 550,371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,914.65 : 550,371.98 = 366,914.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,914.65/550,371.98 = 366,914.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,914.65x = 550,371.98 × 366,914.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,914.65x = 201,939,542,411.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,939,542,411.51/366,914.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,371.98

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