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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,905.20, 560,857.80 and 373,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,905.20, 560,857.80 and 373,905.20 is: 560,857.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,905.20 : 560,857.80 = 373,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,905.20/560,857.80 = 373,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,905.20x = 560,857.80 × 373,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,905.20x = 209,707,647,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,707,647,880.56/373,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,857.80

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