Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,059.60, 571,750 and 408,059.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 408,059.60, 571,750 and 408,059.60 is: 571,750
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,059.60 : 571,750 = 408,059.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,059.60/571,750 = 408,059.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,059.60x = 571,750 × 408,059.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,059.60x = 233,308,076,300 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,308,076,300/408,059.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,750
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