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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,042.40, 681,159.20 and 486,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,042.40, 681,159.20 and 486,042.40 is: 681,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,042.40 : 681,159.20 = 486,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,042.40/681,159.20 = 486,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,042.40x = 681,159.20 × 486,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,042.40x = 331,072,252,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,072,252,350.08/486,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,159.20

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