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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,465.70, 546,039.30 and 389,465.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,465.70, 546,039.30 and 389,465.70 is: 546,039.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,465.70 : 546,039.30 = 389,465.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,465.70/546,039.30 = 389,465.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,465.70x = 546,039.30 × 389,465.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,465.70x = 212,663,578,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,663,578,202.01/389,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,039.30

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