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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,997.70, 551,996.55 and 367,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,997.70, 551,996.55 and 367,997.70 is: 551,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,997.70 : 551,996.55 = 367,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,997.70/551,996.55 = 367,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,997.70x = 551,996.55 × 367,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,997.70x = 203,133,460,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,133,460,807.94/367,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,996.55

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