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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,426.70, 545,984.70 and 389,426.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,426.70, 545,984.70 and 389,426.70 is: 545,984.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,426.70 : 545,984.70 = 389,426.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,426.70/545,984.70 = 389,426.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,426.70x = 545,984.70 × 389,426.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,426.70x = 212,621,019,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,621,019,971.49/389,426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,984.70

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