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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,038.70, 736,745.85 and 492,038.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,038.70, 736,745.85 and 492,038.70 is: 736,745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,038.70 : 736,745.85 = 492,038.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,038.70/736,745.85 = 492,038.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,038.70x = 736,745.85 × 492,038.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,038.70x = 362,507,470,264.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,507,470,264.40/492,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,745.85

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