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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,049.45, 612,074.18 and 408,049.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,049.45, 612,074.18 and 408,049.45 is: 612,074.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,049.45 : 612,074.18 = 408,049.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,049.45/612,074.18 = 408,049.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,049.45x = 612,074.18 × 408,049.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,049.45x = 249,756,532,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,756,532,508.20/408,049.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,074.18

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