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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,365.20, 684,644.40 and 488,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,365.20, 684,644.40 and 488,365.20 is: 684,644.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,365.20 : 684,644.40 = 488,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,365.20/684,644.40 = 488,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,365.20x = 684,644.40 × 488,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,365.20x = 334,356,499,334.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,356,499,334.88/488,365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,644.40

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