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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,981.70, 551,972.55 and 367,981.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,981.70, 551,972.55 and 367,981.70 is: 551,972.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,981.70 : 551,972.55 = 367,981.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,981.70/551,972.55 = 367,981.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,981.70x = 551,972.55 × 367,981.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,981.70x = 203,115,797,302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,115,797,302.34/367,981.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,972.55

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