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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,056.90, 571,870.15 and 408,056.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,056.90, 571,870.15 and 408,056.90 is: 571,870.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,056.90 : 571,870.15 = 408,056.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,056.90/571,870.15 = 408,056.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,056.90x = 571,870.15 × 408,056.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,056.90x = 233,355,560,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,355,560,611.54/408,056.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,870.15

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