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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,713.20, 522,017.50 and 373,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,713.20, 522,017.50 and 373,713.20 is: 522,017.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,713.20 : 522,017.50 = 373,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,713.20/522,017.50 = 373,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,713.20x = 522,017.50 × 373,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,713.20x = 195,084,830,381
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,084,830,381/373,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,017.50

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