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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,038.55, 550,557.83 and 367,038.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,038.55, 550,557.83 and 367,038.55 is: 550,557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,038.55 : 550,557.83 = 367,038.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,038.55/550,557.83 = 367,038.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,038.55x = 550,557.83 × 367,038.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,038.55x = 202,075,947,614.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,075,947,614.35/367,038.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,557.83

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