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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,039.15, 550,558.73 and 367,039.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,039.15, 550,558.73 and 367,039.15 is: 550,558.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,039.15 : 550,558.73 = 367,039.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,039.15/550,558.73 = 367,039.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,039.15x = 550,558.73 × 367,039.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,039.15x = 202,076,608,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,076,608,284.28/367,039.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,558.73

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