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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,715.80, 405,878.60 and 289,715.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,715.80, 405,878.60 and 289,715.80 is: 405,878.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,715.80 : 405,878.60 = 289,715.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,715.80/405,878.60 = 289,715.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,715.80x = 405,878.60 × 289,715.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,715.80x = 117,589,443,301.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,589,443,301.88/289,715.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,878.60

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