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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,987.55, 550,481.33 and 366,987.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,987.55, 550,481.33 and 366,987.55 is: 550,481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,987.55 : 550,481.33 = 366,987.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,987.55/550,481.33 = 366,987.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,987.55x = 550,481.33 × 366,987.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,987.55x = 202,019,794,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,019,794,617.44/366,987.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,481.33

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