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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,240.10, 684,002.70 and 488,240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,240.10, 684,002.70 and 488,240.10 is: 684,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,240.10 : 684,002.70 = 488,240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,240.10/684,002.70 = 488,240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,240.10x = 684,002.70 × 488,240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,240.10x = 333,957,546,648.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,957,546,648.27/488,240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,002.70

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