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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,205.20, 538,674.60 and 384,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,205.20, 538,674.60 and 384,205.20 is: 538,674.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,205.20 : 538,674.60 = 384,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,205.20/538,674.60 = 384,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,205.20x = 538,674.60 × 384,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,205.20x = 206,961,582,427.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,961,582,427.92/384,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,674.60

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