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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,601.10, 550,885.70 and 392,601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,601.10, 550,885.70 and 392,601.10 is: 550,885.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,601.10 : 550,885.70 = 392,601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,601.10/550,885.70 = 392,601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,601.10x = 550,885.70 × 392,601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,601.10x = 216,278,331,794.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,278,331,794.27/392,601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,885.70

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