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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,272.70, 684,514.90 and 488,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,272.70, 684,514.90 and 488,272.70 is: 684,514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,272.70 : 684,514.90 = 488,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,272.70/684,514.90 = 488,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,272.70x = 684,514.90 × 488,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,272.70x = 334,229,938,413.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,229,938,413.23/488,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,514.90

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