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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,534.90, 492,802.35 and 328,534.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,534.90, 492,802.35 and 328,534.90 is: 492,802.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,534.90 : 492,802.35 = 328,534.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,534.90/492,802.35 = 328,534.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,534.90x = 492,802.35 × 328,534.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,534.90x = 161,902,770,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,902,770,777.02/328,534.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,802.35

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