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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,987.05, 550,480.58 and 366,987.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,987.05, 550,480.58 and 366,987.05 is: 550,480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,987.05 : 550,480.58 = 366,987.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,987.05/550,480.58 = 366,987.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,987.05x = 550,480.58 × 366,987.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,987.05x = 202,019,244,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,019,244,136.49/366,987.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,480.58

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