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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,846.20, 462,717.80 and 329,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,846.20, 462,717.80 and 329,846.20 is: 462,717.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,846.20 : 462,717.80 = 329,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,846.20/462,717.80 = 329,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,846.20x = 462,717.80 × 329,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,846.20x = 152,625,708,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,625,708,002.36/329,846.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,717.80

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