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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,433.70, 545,994.50 and 389,433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,433.70, 545,994.50 and 389,433.70 is: 545,994.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,433.70 : 545,994.50 = 389,433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,433.70/545,994.50 = 389,433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,433.70x = 545,994.50 × 389,433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,433.70x = 212,628,658,314.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,628,658,314.65/389,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,994.50

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