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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,231.20, 523,629.60 and 373,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,231.20, 523,629.60 and 373,231.20 is: 523,629.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,231.20 : 523,629.60 = 373,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,231.20/523,629.60 = 373,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,231.20x = 523,629.60 × 373,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,231.20x = 195,434,903,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,434,903,963.52/373,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,629.60

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