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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,330.60, 583,995.90 and 389,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,330.60, 583,995.90 and 389,330.60 is: 583,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,330.60 : 583,995.90 = 389,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,330.60/583,995.90 = 389,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,330.60x = 583,995.90 × 389,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,330.60x = 227,367,474,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,367,474,144.54/389,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,995.90

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