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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,186.60, 686,105.40 and 489,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,186.60, 686,105.40 and 489,186.60 is: 686,105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,186.60 : 686,105.40 = 489,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,186.60/686,105.40 = 489,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,186.60x = 686,105.40 × 489,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,186.60x = 335,633,567,867.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,633,567,867.64/489,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,105.40

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