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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,315.20, 546,147.20 and 389,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,315.20, 546,147.20 and 389,315.20 is: 546,147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,315.20 : 546,147.20 = 389,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,315.20/546,147.20 = 389,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,315.20x = 546,147.20 × 389,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,315.20x = 212,623,406,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,623,406,397.44/389,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,147.20

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