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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,058.70, 727,588.05 and 485,058.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,058.70, 727,588.05 and 485,058.70 is: 727,588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,058.70 : 727,588.05 = 485,058.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,058.70/727,588.05 = 485,058.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,058.70x = 727,588.05 × 485,058.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,058.70x = 352,922,913,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,922,913,668.54/485,058.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,588.05

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