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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,811.20, 575,904.60 and 384,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,811.20, 575,904.60 and 384,811.20 is: 575,904.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,811.20 : 575,904.60 = 384,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,811.20/575,904.60 = 384,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,811.20x = 575,904.60 × 384,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,811.20x = 221,614,540,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,614,540,211.52/384,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,904.60

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