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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,548.70, 546,987.20 and 391,548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391,548.70, 546,987.20 and 391,548.70 is: 546,987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391,548.70 : 546,987.20 = 391,548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391,548.70/546,987.20 = 391,548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391,548.70x = 546,987.20 × 391,548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391,548.70x = 214,172,127,076.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,172,127,076.64/391,548.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,987.20

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