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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,054.90, 571,867.35 and 408,054.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,054.90, 571,867.35 and 408,054.90 is: 571,867.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,054.90 : 571,867.35 = 408,054.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,054.90/571,867.35 = 408,054.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,054.90x = 571,867.35 × 408,054.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,054.90x = 233,353,274,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,353,274,317.52/408,054.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,867.35

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