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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,817.60, 488,726.40 and 325,817.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,817.60, 488,726.40 and 325,817.60 is: 488,726.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,817.60 : 488,726.40 = 325,817.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,817.60/488,726.40 = 325,817.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,817.60x = 488,726.40 × 325,817.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,817.60x = 159,235,662,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,235,662,704.64/325,817.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,726.40

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