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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,808.20, 553,212.30 and 368,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,808.20, 553,212.30 and 368,808.20 is: 553,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,808.20 : 553,212.30 = 368,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,808.20/553,212.30 = 368,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,808.20x = 553,212.30 × 368,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,808.20x = 204,029,232,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,029,232,580.86/368,808.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,212.30

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