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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,072.30, 584,233.65 and 390,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,072.30, 584,233.65 and 390,072.30 is: 584,233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,072.30 : 584,233.65 = 390,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,072.30/584,233.65 = 390,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,072.30x = 584,233.65 × 390,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,072.30x = 227,893,363,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,893,363,592.90/390,072.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,233.65

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