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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,145.60, 489,218.40 and 326,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,145.60, 489,218.40 and 326,145.60 is: 489,218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,145.60 : 489,218.40 = 326,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,145.60/489,218.40 = 326,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,145.60x = 489,218.40 × 326,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,145.60x = 159,556,428,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,556,428,599.04/326,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,218.40

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