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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,272.90, 566,811.50 and 404,272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,272.90, 566,811.50 and 404,272.90 is: 566,811.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,272.90 : 566,811.50 = 404,272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,272.90/566,811.50 = 404,272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,272.90x = 566,811.50 × 404,272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,272.90x = 229,146,528,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,146,528,858.35/404,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,811.50

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