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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,780.70, 685,226.10 and 488,780.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,780.70, 685,226.10 and 488,780.70 is: 685,226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,780.70 : 685,226.10 = 488,780.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,780.70/685,226.10 = 488,780.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,780.70x = 685,226.10 × 488,780.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,780.70x = 334,925,292,816.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,925,292,816.27/488,780.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,226.10

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