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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,099.60, 488,371.80 and 326,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,099.60, 488,371.80 and 326,099.60 is: 488,371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,099.60 : 488,371.80 = 326,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,099.60/488,371.80 = 326,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,099.60x = 488,371.80 × 326,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,099.60x = 159,257,848,631.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,257,848,631.28/326,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,371.80

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