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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,033.10, 738,049.65 and 492,033.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,033.10, 738,049.65 and 492,033.10 is: 738,049.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,033.10 : 738,049.65 = 492,033.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,033.10/738,049.65 = 492,033.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,033.10x = 738,049.65 × 492,033.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,033.10x = 363,144,857,243.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,144,857,243.42/492,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,049.65

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