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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,947.15, 550,420.73 and 366,947.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,947.15, 550,420.73 and 366,947.15 is: 550,420.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,947.15 : 550,420.73 = 366,947.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,947.15/550,420.73 = 366,947.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,947.15x = 550,420.73 × 366,947.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,947.15x = 201,975,318,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,975,318,174.42/366,947.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,420.73

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