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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,706.60, 737,559.90 and 491,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,706.60, 737,559.90 and 491,706.60 is: 737,559.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,706.60 : 737,559.90 = 491,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,706.60/737,559.90 = 491,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,706.60x = 737,559.90 × 491,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,706.60x = 362,663,070,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,663,070,725.34/491,706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,559.90

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