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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,058.16, 571,871.90 and 408,058.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,058.16, 571,871.90 and 408,058.16 is: 571,871.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,058.16 : 571,871.90 = 408,058.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,058.16/571,871.90 = 408,058.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,058.16x = 571,871.90 × 408,058.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,058.16x = 233,356,995,269.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,356,995,269.70/408,058.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,871.90

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