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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,901.40, 678,161.80 and 483,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,901.40, 678,161.80 and 483,901.40 is: 678,161.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,901.40 : 678,161.80 = 483,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,901.40/678,161.80 = 483,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,901.40x = 678,161.80 × 483,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,901.40x = 328,163,444,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,163,444,446.52/483,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,161.80

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