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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,977.05, 550,465.58 and 366,977.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,977.05, 550,465.58 and 366,977.05 is: 550,465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,977.05 : 550,465.58 = 366,977.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,977.05/550,465.58 = 366,977.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,977.05x = 550,465.58 × 366,977.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,977.05x = 202,008,234,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,008,234,674.94/366,977.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,465.58

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