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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,832.30, 488,748.45 and 325,832.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,832.30, 488,748.45 and 325,832.30 is: 488,748.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,832.30 : 488,748.45 = 325,832.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,832.30/488,748.45 = 325,832.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,832.30x = 488,748.45 × 325,832.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,832.30x = 159,250,031,584.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,250,031,584.94/325,832.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,748.45

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