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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,031.55, 550,547.33 and 367,031.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,031.55, 550,547.33 and 367,031.55 is: 550,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,031.55 : 550,547.33 = 367,031.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,031.55/550,547.33 = 367,031.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,031.55x = 550,547.33 × 367,031.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,031.55x = 202,068,238,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,068,238,043.10/367,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,547.33

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