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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,737.20, 488,605.80 and 325,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,737.20, 488,605.80 and 325,737.20 is: 488,605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,737.20 : 488,605.80 = 325,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,737.20/488,605.80 = 325,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,737.20x = 488,605.80 × 325,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,737.20x = 159,157,085,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,157,085,195.76/325,737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,605.80

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