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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,811.60, 404,906.80 and 289,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,811.60, 404,906.80 and 289,811.60 is: 404,906.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,811.60 : 404,906.80 = 289,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,811.60/404,906.80 = 289,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,811.60x = 404,906.80 × 289,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,811.60x = 117,346,687,558.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,346,687,558.88/289,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,906.80

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