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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,038.80, 486,683.40 and 325,038.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,038.80, 486,683.40 and 325,038.80 is: 486,683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,038.80 : 486,683.40 = 325,038.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,038.80/486,683.40 = 325,038.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,038.80x = 486,683.40 × 325,038.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,038.80x = 158,190,988,315.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,190,988,315.92/325,038.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,683.40

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