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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,958.20, 569,274.60 and 405,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,958.20, 569,274.60 and 405,958.20 is: 569,274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,958.20 : 569,274.60 = 405,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,958.20/569,274.60 = 405,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,958.20x = 569,274.60 × 405,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,958.20x = 231,101,691,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,101,691,921.72/405,958.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,274.60

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