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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,716.60, 457,869.80 and 326,716.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,716.60, 457,869.80 and 326,716.60 is: 457,869.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,716.60 : 457,869.80 = 326,716.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,716.60/457,869.80 = 326,716.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,716.60x = 457,869.80 × 326,716.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,716.60x = 149,593,664,298.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,593,664,298.68/326,716.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,869.80

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