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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,008.40, 512,762 and 367,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,008.40, 512,762 and 367,008.40 is: 512,762

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,008.40 : 512,762 = 367,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,008.40/512,762 = 367,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,008.40x = 512,762 × 367,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,008.40x = 188,187,961,200.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,187,961,200.80/367,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,762

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