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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,150.60, 685,277.40 and 489,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,150.60, 685,277.40 and 489,150.60 is: 685,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,150.60 : 685,277.40 = 489,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,150.60/685,277.40 = 489,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,150.60x = 685,277.40 × 489,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,150.60x = 335,203,851,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,203,851,376.44/489,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,277.40

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