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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,918.40, 512,636 and 366,918.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,918.40, 512,636 and 366,918.40 is: 512,636.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,918.40 : 512,636 = 366,918.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,918.40/512,636 = 366,918.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,918.40x = 512,636 × 366,918.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,918.40x = 188,095,580,902.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,095,580,902.40/366,918.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,636.00

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