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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,668.40, 487,002.60 and 324,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,668.40, 487,002.60 and 324,668.40 is: 487,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,668.40 : 487,002.60 = 324,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,668.40/487,002.60 = 324,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,668.40x = 487,002.60 × 324,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,668.40x = 158,114,354,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,114,354,937.84/324,668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,002.60

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