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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,905.40, 456,578.60 and 325,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,905.40, 456,578.60 and 325,905.40 is: 456,578.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,905.40 : 456,578.60 = 325,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,905.40/456,578.60 = 325,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,905.40x = 456,578.60 × 325,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,905.40x = 148,801,431,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,801,431,264.44/325,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,578.60

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