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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,837.70, 462,705.90 and 329,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,837.70, 462,705.90 and 329,837.70 is: 462,705.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,837.70 : 462,705.90 = 329,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,837.70/462,705.90 = 329,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,837.70x = 462,705.90 × 329,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,837.70x = 152,617,849,832.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,617,849,832.43/329,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,705.90

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