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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,147.60, 551,443.80 and 368,147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,147.60, 551,443.80 and 368,147.60 is: 551,443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,147.60 : 551,443.80 = 368,147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,147.60/551,443.80 = 368,147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,147.60x = 551,443.80 × 368,147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,147.60x = 203,012,711,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,012,711,504.88/368,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,443.80

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