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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,060.65, 571,875.40 and 408,060.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,060.65, 571,875.40 and 408,060.65 is: 571,875.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,060.65 : 571,875.40 = 408,060.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,060.65/571,875.40 = 408,060.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,060.65x = 571,875.40 × 408,060.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,060.65x = 233,359,847,443.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,359,847,443.01/408,060.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,875.40

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