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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,774.70, 685,217.70 and 488,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,774.70, 685,217.70 and 488,774.70 is: 685,217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,774.70 : 685,217.70 = 488,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,774.70/685,217.70 = 488,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,774.70x = 685,217.70 × 488,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,774.70x = 334,917,075,752.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,917,075,752.19/488,774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,217.70

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