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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,876.40, 493,314.60 and 328,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,876.40, 493,314.60 and 328,876.40 is: 493,314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,876.40 : 493,314.60 = 328,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,876.40/493,314.60 = 328,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,876.40x = 493,314.60 × 328,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,876.40x = 162,239,529,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,239,529,715.44/328,876.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,314.60

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