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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,052.15, 571,863.51 and 408,052.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,052.15, 571,863.51 and 408,052.15 is: 571,863.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,052.15 : 571,863.51 = 408,052.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,052.15/571,863.51 = 408,052.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,052.15x = 571,863.51 × 408,052.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,052.15x = 233,350,134,762.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,350,134,762.05/408,052.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,863.51

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