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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,501.10, 485,251.65 and 323,501.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,501.10, 485,251.65 and 323,501.10 is: 485,251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,501.10 : 485,251.65 = 323,501.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,501.10/485,251.65 = 323,501.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,501.10x = 485,251.65 × 323,501.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,501.10x = 156,979,442,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,979,442,551.82/323,501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,251.65

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