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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,831.70, 408,097.50 and 290,831.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,831.70, 408,097.50 and 290,831.70 is: 408,097.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,831.70 : 408,097.50 = 290,831.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,831.70/408,097.50 = 290,831.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,831.70x = 408,097.50 × 290,831.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,831.70x = 118,687,689,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,687,689,690.75/290,831.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,097.50

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