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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,061.16, 571,876.10 and 408,061.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,061.16, 571,876.10 and 408,061.16 is: 571,876.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,061.16 : 571,876.10 = 408,061.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,061.16/571,876.10 = 408,061.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,061.16x = 571,876.10 × 408,061.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,061.16x = 233,360,424,742.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,360,424,742.28/408,061.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,876.10

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