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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,428.70, 552,643.05 and 368,428.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,428.70, 552,643.05 and 368,428.70 is: 552,643.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,428.70 : 552,643.05 = 368,428.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,428.70/552,643.05 = 368,428.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,428.70x = 552,643.05 × 368,428.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,428.70x = 203,609,560,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,609,560,475.54/368,428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,643.05

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