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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,030.35, 738,045.53 and 492,030.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,030.35, 738,045.53 and 492,030.35 is: 738,045.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,030.35 : 738,045.53 = 492,030.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,030.35/738,045.53 = 492,030.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,030.35x = 738,045.53 × 492,030.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,030.35x = 363,140,800,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,140,800,441.84/492,030.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,045.53

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