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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,170.20, 685,771.40 and 489,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,170.20, 685,771.40 and 489,170.20 is: 685,771.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,170.20 : 685,771.40 = 489,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,170.20/685,771.40 = 489,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,170.20x = 685,771.40 × 489,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,170.20x = 335,458,932,892.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,458,932,892.28/489,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,771.40

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