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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,138.40, 493,707.60 and 329,138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,138.40, 493,707.60 and 329,138.40 is: 493,707.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,138.40 : 493,707.60 = 329,138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,138.40/493,707.60 = 329,138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,138.40x = 493,707.60 × 329,138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,138.40x = 162,498,129,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,498,129,531.84/329,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,707.60

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