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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,059.15, 550,588.73 and 367,059.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,059.15, 550,588.73 and 367,059.15 is: 550,588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,059.15 : 550,588.73 = 367,059.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,059.15/550,588.73 = 367,059.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,059.15x = 550,588.73 × 367,059.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,059.15x = 202,098,631,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,098,631,233.38/367,059.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,588.73

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