Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,478.80, 520,070 and 370,478.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 370,478.80, 520,070 and 370,478.80 is: 520,070
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,478.80 : 520,070 = 370,478.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,478.80/520,070 = 370,478.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,478.80x = 520,070 × 370,478.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,478.80x = 192,674,909,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,674,909,516/370,478.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,070
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