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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,317.20, 405,977.20 and 289,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,317.20, 405,977.20 and 289,317.20 is: 405,977.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,317.20 : 405,977.20 = 289,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,317.20/405,977.20 = 289,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,317.20x = 405,977.20 × 289,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,317.20x = 117,456,186,767.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,456,186,767.84/289,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,977.20

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