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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,117.60, 462,008.80 and 329,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,117.60, 462,008.80 and 329,117.60 is: 462,008.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,117.60 : 462,008.80 = 329,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,117.60/462,008.80 = 329,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,117.60x = 462,008.80 × 329,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,117.60x = 152,055,227,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,055,227,434.88/329,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,008.80

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