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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,022.04, 585,677.41 and 388,022.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,022.04, 585,677.41 and 388,022.04 is: 585,677.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,022.04 : 585,677.41 = 388,022.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,022.04/585,677.41 = 388,022.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,022.04x = 585,677.41 × 388,022.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,022.04x = 227,255,742,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,255,742,440.06/388,022.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,677.41

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