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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,045.03, 571,853.53 and 408,045.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,045.03, 571,853.53 and 408,045.03 is: 571,853.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,045.03 : 571,853.53 = 408,045.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,045.03/571,853.53 = 408,045.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,045.03x = 571,853.53 × 408,045.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,045.03x = 233,341,990,804.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,341,990,804.46/408,045.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,853.53

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