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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,045.60, 738,068.40 and 492,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,045.60, 738,068.40 and 492,045.60 is: 738,068.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,045.60 : 738,068.40 = 492,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,045.60/738,068.40 = 492,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,045.60x = 738,068.40 × 492,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,045.60x = 363,163,308,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,163,308,719.04/492,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,068.40

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