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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,051.55, 515,053.15 and 367,051.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,051.55, 515,053.15 and 367,051.55 is: 515,053.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,051.55 : 515,053.15 = 367,051.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,051.55/515,053.15 = 367,051.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,051.55x = 515,053.15 × 367,051.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,051.55x = 189,051,057,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,051,057,039.88/367,051.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,053.15

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