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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,002.45, 573,003.68 and 382,002.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,002.45, 573,003.68 and 382,002.45 is: 573,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,002.45 : 573,003.68 = 382,002.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,002.45/573,003.68 = 382,002.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,002.45x = 573,003.68 × 382,002.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,002.45x = 218,888,807,709.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,888,807,709.00/382,002.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,003.68

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