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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,175.10, 686,089.30 and 489,175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,175.10, 686,089.30 and 489,175.10 is: 686,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,175.10 : 686,089.30 = 489,175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,175.10/686,089.30 = 489,175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,175.10x = 686,089.30 × 489,175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,175.10x = 335,617,801,936.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,617,801,936.43/489,175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,089.30

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