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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,842.10, 577,279.10 and 412,842.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,842.10, 577,279.10 and 412,842.10 is: 577,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,842.10 : 577,279.10 = 412,842.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,842.10/577,279.10 = 412,842.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,842.10x = 577,279.10 × 412,842.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,842.10x = 238,325,115,930.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,325,115,930.11/412,842.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,279.10

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