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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,251.65, 566,781.75 and 404,251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,251.65, 566,781.75 and 404,251.65 is: 566,781.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,251.65 : 566,781.75 = 404,251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,251.65/566,781.75 = 404,251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,251.65x = 566,781.75 × 404,251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,251.65x = 229,122,457,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,122,457,627.39/404,251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,781.75

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