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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,320.70, 405,982.10 and 289,320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,320.70, 405,982.10 and 289,320.70 is: 405,982.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,320.70 : 405,982.10 = 289,320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,320.70/405,982.10 = 289,320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,320.70x = 405,982.10 × 289,320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,320.70x = 117,459,025,359.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,459,025,359.47/289,320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,982.10

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