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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,859.60, 577,303.60 and 412,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,859.60, 577,303.60 and 412,859.60 is: 577,303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,859.60 : 577,303.60 = 412,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,859.60/577,303.60 = 412,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,859.60x = 577,303.60 × 412,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,859.60x = 238,345,333,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,345,333,374.56/412,859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,303.60

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