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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,828.80, 488,743.20 and 325,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,828.80, 488,743.20 and 325,828.80 is: 488,743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,828.80 : 488,743.20 = 325,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,828.80/488,743.20 = 325,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,828.80x = 488,743.20 × 325,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,828.80x = 159,246,610,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,246,610,364.16/325,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,743.20

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