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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,940.78, 550,411.17 and 366,940.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,940.78, 550,411.17 and 366,940.78 is: 550,411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,940.78 : 550,411.17 = 366,940.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,940.78/550,411.17 = 366,940.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,940.78x = 550,411.17 × 366,940.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,940.78x = 201,968,304,040.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,968,304,040.51/366,940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,411.17

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