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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,317.10, 496,975.65 and 331,317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,317.10, 496,975.65 and 331,317.10 is: 496,975.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,317.10 : 496,975.65 = 331,317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,317.10/496,975.65 = 331,317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,317.10x = 496,975.65 × 331,317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,317.10x = 164,656,531,128.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,656,531,128.62/331,317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,975.65

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