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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,047.10, 685,132.50 and 489,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,047.10, 685,132.50 and 489,047.10 is: 685,132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,047.10 : 685,132.50 = 489,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,047.10/685,132.50 = 489,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,047.10x = 685,132.50 × 489,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,047.10x = 335,062,062,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,062,062,240.75/489,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,132.50

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