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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,855.80, 556,283.70 and 370,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,855.80, 556,283.70 and 370,855.80 is: 556,283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,855.80 : 556,283.70 = 370,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,855.80/556,283.70 = 370,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,855.80x = 556,283.70 × 370,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,855.80x = 206,301,036,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,301,036,590.46/370,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,283.70

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