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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,056.40, 488,100.45 and 326,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,056.40, 488,100.45 and 326,056.40 is: 488,100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,056.40 : 488,100.45 = 326,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,056.40/488,100.45 = 326,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,056.40x = 488,100.45 × 326,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,056.40x = 159,148,275,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,148,275,565.38/326,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,100.45

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