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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,615.20, 584,422.80 and 389,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,615.20, 584,422.80 and 389,615.20 is: 584,422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,615.20 : 584,422.80 = 389,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,615.20/584,422.80 = 389,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,615.20x = 584,422.80 × 389,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,615.20x = 227,700,006,106.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,700,006,106.56/389,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,422.80

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