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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,846.80, 586,270.20 and 390,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,846.80, 586,270.20 and 390,846.80 is: 586,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,846.80 : 586,270.20 = 390,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,846.80/586,270.20 = 390,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,846.80x = 586,270.20 × 390,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,846.80x = 229,141,831,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,141,831,605.36/390,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,270.20

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