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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,043.35, 738,065.03 and 492,043.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,043.35, 738,065.03 and 492,043.35 is: 738,065.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,043.35 : 738,065.03 = 492,043.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,043.35/738,065.03 = 492,043.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,043.35x = 738,065.03 × 492,043.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,043.35x = 363,159,987,418.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,159,987,418.83/492,043.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,065.03

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