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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,318.70, 405,979.30 and 289,318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,318.70, 405,979.30 and 289,318.70 is: 405,979.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,318.70 : 405,979.30 = 289,318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,318.70/405,979.30 = 289,318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,318.70x = 405,979.30 × 289,318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,318.70x = 117,457,403,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,457,403,302.91/289,318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,979.30

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