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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,858.80, 735,251.40 and 490,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,858.80, 735,251.40 and 490,858.80 is: 735,251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,858.80 : 735,251.40 = 490,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,858.80/735,251.40 = 490,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,858.80x = 735,251.40 × 490,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,858.80x = 360,904,619,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,904,619,902.32/490,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,251.40

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