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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,536.80, 456,218.40 and 326,536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,536.80, 456,218.40 and 326,536.80 is: 456,218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,536.80 : 456,218.40 = 326,536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,536.80/456,218.40 = 326,536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,536.80x = 456,218.40 × 326,536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,536.80x = 148,972,096,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,972,096,437.12/326,536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,218.40

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