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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,050.15, 571,860.70 and 408,050.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,050.15, 571,860.70 and 408,050.15 is: 571,860.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,050.15 : 571,860.70 = 408,050.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,050.15/571,860.70 = 408,050.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,050.15x = 571,860.70 × 408,050.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,050.15x = 233,347,844,414.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,347,844,414.11/408,050.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,860.70

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