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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,152.40, 521,713.20 and 372,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,152.40, 521,713.20 and 372,152.40 is: 521,713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,152.40 : 521,713.20 = 372,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,152.40/521,713.20 = 372,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,152.40x = 521,713.20 × 372,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,152.40x = 194,156,819,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,156,819,491.68/372,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,713.20

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