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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,072.30, 546,838.50 and 390,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,072.30, 546,838.50 and 390,072.30 is: 546,838.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,072.30 : 546,838.50 = 390,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,072.30/546,838.50 = 390,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,072.30x = 546,838.50 × 390,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,072.30x = 213,306,551,423.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,306,551,423.55/390,072.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,838.50

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