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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,132.40, 455,496.40 and 325,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,132.40, 455,496.40 and 325,132.40 is: 455,496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,132.40 : 455,496.40 = 325,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,132.40/455,496.40 = 325,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,132.40x = 455,496.40 × 325,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,132.40x = 148,096,637,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,096,637,723.36/325,132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,496.40

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