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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,420.70, 407,003.70 and 290,420.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,420.70, 407,003.70 and 290,420.70 is: 407,003.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,420.70 : 407,003.70 = 290,420.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,420.70/407,003.70 = 290,420.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,420.70x = 407,003.70 × 290,420.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,420.70x = 118,202,299,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,202,299,456.59/290,420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,003.70

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