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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,651.40, 735,977.10 and 490,651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,651.40, 735,977.10 and 490,651.40 is: 735,977.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,651.40 : 735,977.10 = 490,651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,651.40/735,977.10 = 490,651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,651.40x = 735,977.10 × 490,651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,651.40x = 361,108,194,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,108,194,482.94/490,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,977.10

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