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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,176.20, 683,447 and 489,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,176.20, 683,447 and 489,176.20 is: 683,447

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,176.20 : 683,447 = 489,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,176.20/683,447 = 489,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,176.20x = 683,447 × 489,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,176.20x = 334,326,006,361.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,326,006,361.40/489,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,447

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