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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,054.60, 571,743 and 408,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,054.60, 571,743 and 408,054.60 is: 571,743

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,054.60 : 571,743 = 408,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,054.60/571,743 = 408,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,054.60x = 571,743 × 408,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,054.60x = 233,302,361,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,302,361,167.80/408,054.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,743

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