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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,815.80, 488,723.70 and 325,815.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,815.80, 488,723.70 and 325,815.80 is: 488,723.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,815.80 : 488,723.70 = 325,815.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,815.80/488,723.70 = 325,815.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,815.80x = 488,723.70 × 325,815.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,815.80x = 159,233,903,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,233,903,294.46/325,815.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,723.70

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