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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,959.20, 569,276 and 405,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,959.20, 569,276 and 405,959.20 is: 569,276

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,959.20 : 569,276 = 405,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,959.20/569,276 = 405,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,959.20x = 569,276 × 405,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,959.20x = 231,102,829,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,102,829,539.20/405,959.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,276

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