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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,852.80, 556,279.20 and 370,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,852.80, 556,279.20 and 370,852.80 is: 556,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,852.80 : 556,279.20 = 370,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,852.80/556,279.20 = 370,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,852.80x = 556,279.20 × 370,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,852.80x = 206,297,698,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,297,698,901.76/370,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,279.20

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