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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,230.60, 577,068.30 and 385,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,230.60, 577,068.30 and 385,230.60 is: 577,068.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,230.60 : 577,068.30 = 385,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,230.60/577,068.30 = 385,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,230.60x = 577,068.30 × 385,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,230.60x = 222,304,367,449.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,304,367,449.98/385,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,068.30

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