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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,811.70, 408,069.50 and 290,811.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,811.70, 408,069.50 and 290,811.70 is: 408,069.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,811.70 : 408,069.50 = 290,811.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,811.70/408,069.50 = 290,811.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,811.70x = 408,069.50 × 290,811.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,811.70x = 118,671,385,013.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,671,385,013.15/290,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,069.50

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