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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,187.20, 683,462.40 and 489,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,187.20, 683,462.40 and 489,187.20 is: 683,462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,187.20 : 683,462.40 = 489,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,187.20/683,462.40 = 489,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,187.20x = 683,462.40 × 489,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,187.20x = 334,341,057,761.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,341,057,761.28/489,187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,462.40

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