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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,417.60, 734,126.40 and 489,417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,417.60, 734,126.40 and 489,417.60 is: 734,126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,417.60 : 734,126.40 = 489,417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,417.60/734,126.40 = 489,417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,417.60x = 734,126.40 × 489,417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,417.60x = 359,294,380,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,294,380,784.64/489,417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,126.40

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