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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,017.20, 736,713.60 and 492,017.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,017.20, 736,713.60 and 492,017.20 is: 736,713.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,017.20 : 736,713.60 = 492,017.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,017.20/736,713.60 = 492,017.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,017.20x = 736,713.60 × 492,017.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,017.20x = 362,475,762,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,475,762,673.92/492,017.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,713.60

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