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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,809.70, 684,333.90 and 489,809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,809.70, 684,333.90 and 489,809.70 is: 684,333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,809.70 : 684,333.90 = 489,809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,809.70/684,333.90 = 489,809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,809.70x = 684,333.90 × 489,809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,809.70x = 335,193,382,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,193,382,258.83/489,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,333.90

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