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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,972.15, 550,458.23 and 366,972.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,972.15, 550,458.23 and 366,972.15 is: 550,458.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,972.15 : 550,458.23 = 366,972.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,972.15/550,458.23 = 366,972.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,972.15x = 550,458.23 × 366,972.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,972.15x = 202,002,838,313.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,002,838,313.43/366,972.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,458.23

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