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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,186.10, 686,104.70 and 489,186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,186.10, 686,104.70 and 489,186.10 is: 686,104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,186.10 : 686,104.70 = 489,186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,186.10/686,104.70 = 489,186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,186.10x = 686,104.70 × 489,186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,186.10x = 335,632,882,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,632,882,384.67/489,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,104.70

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