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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,145.60, 686,048 and 489,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,145.60, 686,048 and 489,145.60 is: 686,048

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,145.60 : 686,048 = 489,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,145.60/686,048 = 489,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,145.60x = 686,048 × 489,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,145.60x = 335,577,360,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,577,360,588.80/489,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,048

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