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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,266.40, 551,233.20 and 368,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,266.40, 551,233.20 and 368,266.40 is: 551,233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,266.40 : 551,233.20 = 368,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,266.40/551,233.20 = 368,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,266.40x = 551,233.20 × 368,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,266.40x = 203,000,666,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,000,666,124.48/368,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,233.20

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