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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,723.70, 580,085.55 and 386,723.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,723.70, 580,085.55 and 386,723.70 is: 580,085.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,723.70 : 580,085.55 = 386,723.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,723.70/580,085.55 = 386,723.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,723.70x = 580,085.55 × 386,723.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,723.70x = 224,332,830,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,332,830,212.54/386,723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,085.55

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