Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,502.60, 685,129 and 490,502.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 490,502.60, 685,129 and 490,502.60 is: 685,129
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
490,502.60 : 685,129 = 490,502.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
490,502.60/685,129 = 490,502.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
490,502.60x = 685,129 × 490,502.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
490,502.60x = 336,057,555,835.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,057,555,835.40/490,502.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685,129
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