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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,344.40, 408,711.60 and 291,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,344.40, 408,711.60 and 291,344.40 is: 408,711.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,344.40 : 408,711.60 = 291,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,344.40/408,711.60 = 291,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,344.40x = 408,711.60 × 291,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,344.40x = 119,075,835,875.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,075,835,875.04/291,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,711.60

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