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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,035.70, 736,741.35 and 492,035.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,035.70, 736,741.35 and 492,035.70 is: 736,741.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,035.70 : 736,741.35 = 492,035.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,035.70/736,741.35 = 492,035.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,035.70x = 736,741.35 × 492,035.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,035.70x = 362,503,045,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,503,045,866.20/492,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,741.35

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