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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,578.80, 588,780.90 and 434,578.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,578.80, 588,780.90 and 434,578.80 is: 588,780.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,578.80 : 588,780.90 = 434,578.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,578.80/588,780.90 = 434,578.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,578.80x = 588,780.90 × 434,578.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,578.80x = 255,871,696,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,871,696,984.92/434,578.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,780.90

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