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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,048.53, 571,858.43 and 408,048.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,048.53, 571,858.43 and 408,048.53 is: 571,858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,048.53 : 571,858.43 = 408,048.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,048.53/571,858.43 = 408,048.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,048.53x = 571,858.43 × 408,048.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,048.53x = 233,345,991,729.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,345,991,729.61/408,048.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,858.43

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