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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,861.30, 456,827.90 and 325,861.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,861.30, 456,827.90 and 325,861.30 is: 456,827.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,861.30 : 456,827.90 = 325,861.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,861.30/456,827.90 = 325,861.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,861.30x = 456,827.90 × 325,861.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,861.30x = 148,862,533,370.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,862,533,370.27/325,861.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,827.90

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