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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,049.03, 571,859.13 and 408,049.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,049.03, 571,859.13 and 408,049.03 is: 571,859.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,049.03 : 571,859.13 = 408,049.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,049.03/571,859.13 = 408,049.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,049.03x = 571,859.13 × 408,049.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,049.03x = 233,346,563,293.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,346,563,293.14/408,049.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,859.13

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