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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,145.60, 412,718.40 and 275,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,145.60, 412,718.40 and 275,145.60 is: 412,718.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,145.60 : 412,718.40 = 275,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,145.60/412,718.40 = 275,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,145.60x = 412,718.40 × 275,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,145.60x = 113,557,651,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,557,651,799.04/275,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,718.40

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