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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,503.20, 545,010.40 and 388,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,503.20, 545,010.40 and 388,503.20 is: 545,010.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,503.20 : 545,010.40 = 388,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,503.20/545,010.40 = 388,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,503.20x = 545,010.40 × 388,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,503.20x = 211,738,284,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,738,284,433.28/388,503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,010.40

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