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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,745.60, 389,912.40 and 289,745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,745.60, 389,912.40 and 289,745.60 is: 389,912.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,745.60 : 389,912.40 = 289,745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,745.60/389,912.40 = 289,745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,745.60x = 389,912.40 × 289,745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,745.60x = 112,975,402,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,975,402,285.44/289,745.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,912.40

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