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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,001.40, 582,002.10 and 388,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,001.40, 582,002.10 and 388,001.40 is: 582,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,001.40 : 582,002.10 = 388,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,001.40/582,002.10 = 388,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,001.40x = 582,002.10 × 388,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,001.40x = 225,817,629,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,817,629,602.94/388,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,002.10

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