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