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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,043.60, 685,127.60 and 489,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,043.60, 685,127.60 and 489,043.60 is: 685,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,043.60 : 685,127.60 = 489,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,043.60/685,127.60 = 489,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,043.60x = 685,127.60 × 489,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,043.60x = 335,057,267,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,057,267,963.36/489,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,127.60

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