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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,234.90, 685,103.50 and 488,234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,234.90, 685,103.50 and 488,234.90 is: 685,103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,234.90 : 685,103.50 = 488,234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,234.90/685,103.50 = 488,234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,234.90x = 685,103.50 × 488,234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,234.90x = 334,491,438,812.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,491,438,812.15/488,234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,103.50

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