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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,241.40, 550,862.10 and 367,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,241.40, 550,862.10 and 367,241.40 is: 550,862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,241.40 : 550,862.10 = 367,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,241.40/550,862.10 = 367,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,241.40x = 550,862.10 × 367,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,241.40x = 202,299,368,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,299,368,810.94/367,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,862.10

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