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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,059.60, 683,854 and 489,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,059.60, 683,854 and 489,059.60 is: 683,854

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,059.60 : 683,854 = 489,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,059.60/683,854 = 489,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,059.60x = 683,854 × 489,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,059.60x = 334,445,363,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,445,363,698.40/489,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,854

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