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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,467.20, 546,041.40 and 389,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,467.20, 546,041.40 and 389,467.20 is: 546,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,467.20 : 546,041.40 = 389,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,467.20/546,041.40 = 389,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,467.20x = 546,041.40 × 389,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,467.20x = 212,665,215,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,665,215,142.08/389,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,041.40

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