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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,672.70, 733,009.05 and 488,672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,672.70, 733,009.05 and 488,672.70 is: 733,009.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,672.70 : 733,009.05 = 488,672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,672.70/733,009.05 = 488,672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,672.70x = 733,009.05 × 488,672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,672.70x = 358,201,511,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,201,511,587.94/488,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,009.05

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