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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378,139.10, 529,788.40 and 378,139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378,139.10, 529,788.40 and 378,139.10 is: 529,788.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378,139.10 : 529,788.40 = 378,139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378,139.10/529,788.40 = 378,139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378,139.10x = 529,788.40 × 378,139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378,139.10x = 200,333,708,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,333,708,766.44/378,139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,788.40

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