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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,052.80, 578,042.40 and 386,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,052.80, 578,042.40 and 386,052.80 is: 578,042.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,052.80 : 578,042.40 = 386,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,052.80/578,042.40 = 386,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,052.80x = 578,042.40 × 386,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,052.80x = 223,154,887,038.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,154,887,038.72/386,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,042.40

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