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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,425.70, 545,983.30 and 389,425.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,425.70, 545,983.30 and 389,425.70 is: 545,983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,425.70 : 545,983.30 = 389,425.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,425.70/545,983.30 = 389,425.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,425.70x = 545,983.30 × 389,425.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,425.70x = 212,619,928,790.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,619,928,790.81/389,425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,983.30

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