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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,549.60, 462,419.20 and 329,549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,549.60, 462,419.20 and 329,549.60 is: 462,419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,549.60 : 462,419.20 = 329,549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,549.60/462,419.20 = 329,549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,549.60x = 462,419.20 × 329,549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,549.60x = 152,390,062,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,390,062,392.32/329,549.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,419.20

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