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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,207.20, 684,423.20 and 488,207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,207.20, 684,423.20 and 488,207.20 is: 684,423.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,207.20 : 684,423.20 = 488,207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,207.20/684,423.20 = 488,207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,207.20x = 684,423.20 × 488,207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,207.20x = 334,140,334,087.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,140,334,087.04/488,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,423.20

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