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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,049.20, 550,573.80 and 367,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,049.20, 550,573.80 and 367,049.20 is: 550,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,049.20 : 550,573.80 = 367,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,049.20/550,573.80 = 367,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,049.20x = 550,573.80 × 367,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,049.20x = 202,087,672,830.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,087,672,830.96/367,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,573.80

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