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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,049.40, 571,859.65 and 408,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,049.40, 571,859.65 and 408,049.40 is: 571,859.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,049.40 : 571,859.65 = 408,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,049.40/571,859.65 = 408,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,049.40x = 571,859.65 × 408,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,049.40x = 233,346,987,066.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,346,987,066.71/408,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,859.65

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