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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,026.35, 738,039.53 and 492,026.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,026.35, 738,039.53 and 492,026.35 is: 738,039.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,026.35 : 738,039.53 = 492,026.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,026.35/738,039.53 = 492,026.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,026.35x = 738,039.53 × 492,026.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,026.35x = 363,134,896,101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,134,896,101.62/492,026.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,039.53

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