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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,331.60, 565,997.40 and 377,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,331.60, 565,997.40 and 377,331.60 is: 565,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,331.60 : 565,997.40 = 377,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,331.60/565,997.40 = 377,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,331.60x = 565,997.40 × 377,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,331.60x = 213,568,704,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,568,704,537.84/377,331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,997.40

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