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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,072.90, 457,331.50 and 326,072.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,072.90, 457,331.50 and 326,072.90 is: 457,331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,072.90 : 457,331.50 = 326,072.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,072.90/457,331.50 = 326,072.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,072.90x = 457,331.50 × 326,072.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,072.90x = 149,123,408,466.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,123,408,466.35/326,072.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,331.50

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