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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,999.70, 553,499.56 and 368,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,999.70, 553,499.56 and 368,999.70 is: 553,499.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,999.70 : 553,499.56 = 368,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,999.70/553,499.56 = 368,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,999.70x = 553,499.56 × 368,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,999.70x = 204,241,171,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,241,171,590.13/368,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,499.56

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