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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,051.10, 685,138.10 and 489,051.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,051.10, 685,138.10 and 489,051.10 is: 685,138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,051.10 : 685,138.10 = 489,051.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,051.10/685,138.10 = 489,051.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,051.10x = 685,138.10 × 489,051.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,051.10x = 335,067,541,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,067,541,456.91/489,051.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,138.10

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