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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,157.40, 521,720.20 and 372,157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,157.40, 521,720.20 and 372,157.40 is: 521,720.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,157.40 : 521,720.20 = 372,157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,157.40/521,720.20 = 372,157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,157.40x = 521,720.20 × 372,157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,157.40x = 194,162,033,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,162,033,159.48/372,157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,720.20

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