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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,949.68, 550,424.52 and 366,949.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,949.68, 550,424.52 and 366,949.68 is: 550,424.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,949.68 : 550,424.52 = 366,949.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,949.68/550,424.52 = 366,949.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,949.68x = 550,424.52 × 366,949.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,949.68x = 201,978,101,478.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,978,101,478.15/366,949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,424.52

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