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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,712.60, 608,568.90 and 405,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,712.60, 608,568.90 and 405,712.60 is: 608,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,712.60 : 608,568.90 = 405,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,712.60/608,568.90 = 405,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,712.60x = 608,568.90 × 405,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,712.60x = 246,904,070,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,904,070,698.14/405,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,568.90

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