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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,641.70, 734,462.55 and 489,641.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,641.70, 734,462.55 and 489,641.70 is: 734,462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,641.70 : 734,462.55 = 489,641.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,641.70/734,462.55 = 489,641.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,641.70x = 734,462.55 × 489,641.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,641.70x = 359,623,491,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,623,491,568.34/489,641.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,462.55

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