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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,955.60, 569,582 and 405,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,955.60, 569,582 and 405,955.60 is: 569,582

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,955.60 : 569,582 = 405,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,955.60/569,582 = 405,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,955.60x = 569,582 × 405,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,955.60x = 231,225,002,559.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,225,002,559.20/405,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,582

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