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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,049.95, 612,074.93 and 408,049.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,049.95, 612,074.93 and 408,049.95 is: 612,074.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,049.95 : 612,074.93 = 408,049.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,049.95/612,074.93 = 408,049.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,049.95x = 612,074.93 × 408,049.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,049.95x = 249,757,142,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,757,142,542.50/408,049.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,074.93

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