Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,049.65, 571,860 and 408,049.65
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 408,049.65, 571,860 and 408,049.65 is: 571,860
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,049.65 : 571,860 = 408,049.65 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,049.65/571,860 = 408,049.65/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,049.65x = 571,860 × 408,049.65 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,049.65x = 233,347,272,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,347,272,849/408,049.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,860
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