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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,415.60, 451,848.40 and 322,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,415.60, 451,848.40 and 322,415.60 is: 451,848.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,415.60 : 451,848.40 = 322,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,415.60/451,848.40 = 322,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,415.60x = 451,848.40 × 322,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,415.60x = 145,682,972,995.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,682,972,995.04/322,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,848.40

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