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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,739.20, 488,608.80 and 325,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,739.20, 488,608.80 and 325,739.20 is: 488,608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,739.20 : 488,608.80 = 325,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,739.20/488,608.80 = 325,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,739.20x = 488,608.80 × 325,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,739.20x = 159,159,039,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,159,039,624.96/325,739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,608.80

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