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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,955.60, 577,982 and 411,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,955.60, 577,982 and 411,955.60 is: 577,982

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,955.60 : 577,982 = 411,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,955.60/577,982 = 411,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,955.60x = 577,982 × 411,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,955.60x = 238,102,921,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,102,921,599.20/411,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,982

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