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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,048.40, 457,297.20 and 326,048.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,048.40, 457,297.20 and 326,048.40 is: 457,297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,048.40 : 457,297.20 = 326,048.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,048.40/457,297.20 = 326,048.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,048.40x = 457,297.20 × 326,048.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,048.40x = 149,101,020,384.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,101,020,384.48/326,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,297.20

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