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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,729.20, 569,593.80 and 379,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,729.20, 569,593.80 and 379,729.20 is: 569,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,729.20 : 569,593.80 = 379,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,729.20/569,593.80 = 379,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,729.20x = 569,593.80 × 379,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,729.20x = 216,291,397,998.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,291,397,998.96/379,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,593.80

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