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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,861.70, 494,792.55 and 329,861.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,861.70, 494,792.55 and 329,861.70 is: 494,792.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,861.70 : 494,792.55 = 329,861.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,861.70/494,792.55 = 329,861.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,861.70x = 494,792.55 × 329,861.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,861.70x = 163,213,111,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,213,111,690.34/329,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,792.55

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