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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,343.60, 559,237.80 and 373,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,343.60, 559,237.80 and 373,343.60 is: 559,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,343.60 : 559,237.80 = 373,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,343.60/559,237.80 = 373,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,343.60x = 559,237.80 × 373,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,343.60x = 208,787,853,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,787,853,508.08/373,343.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,237.80

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