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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,843.70, 548,287.10 and 390,843.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,843.70, 548,287.10 and 390,843.70 is: 548,287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,843.70 : 548,287.10 = 390,843.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,843.70/548,287.10 = 390,843.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,843.70x = 548,287.10 × 390,843.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,843.70x = 214,294,558,826.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,294,558,826.27/390,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,287.10

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