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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378,159.60, 529,817.10 and 378,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378,159.60, 529,817.10 and 378,159.60 is: 529,817.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378,159.60 : 529,817.10 = 378,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378,159.60/529,817.10 = 378,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378,159.60x = 529,817.10 × 378,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378,159.60x = 200,355,422,609.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,355,422,609.16/378,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,817.10

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