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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,160.40, 487,740.60 and 325,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,160.40, 487,740.60 and 325,160.40 is: 487,740.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,160.40 : 487,740.60 = 325,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,160.40/487,740.60 = 325,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,160.40x = 487,740.60 × 325,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,160.40x = 158,593,928,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,593,928,592.24/325,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,740.60

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