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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,713.60, 389,869.20 and 289,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,713.60, 389,869.20 and 289,713.60 is: 389,869.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,713.60 : 389,869.20 = 289,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,713.60/389,869.20 = 289,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,713.60x = 389,869.20 × 289,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,713.60x = 112,950,409,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,950,409,461.12/289,713.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,869.20

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