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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,998.70, 551,998.05 and 367,998.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,998.70, 551,998.05 and 367,998.70 is: 551,998.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,998.70 : 551,998.05 = 367,998.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,998.70/551,998.05 = 367,998.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,998.70x = 551,998.05 × 367,998.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,998.70x = 203,134,564,802.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,134,564,802.54/367,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,998.05

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