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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,051.15, 571,862.10 and 408,051.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,051.15, 571,862.10 and 408,051.15 is: 571,862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,051.15 : 571,862.10 = 408,051.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,051.15/571,862.10 = 408,051.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,051.15x = 571,862.10 × 408,051.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,051.15x = 233,348,987,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,348,987,546.42/408,051.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,862.10

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