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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,140.20, 727,710.30 and 485,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,140.20, 727,710.30 and 485,140.20 is: 727,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,140.20 : 727,710.30 = 485,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,140.20/727,710.30 = 485,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,140.20x = 727,710.30 × 485,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,140.20x = 353,041,520,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,041,520,484.06/485,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,710.30

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