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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,045.90, 736,902.45 and 492,045.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,045.90, 736,902.45 and 492,045.90 is: 736,902.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,045.90 : 736,902.45 = 492,045.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,045.90/736,902.45 = 492,045.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,045.90x = 736,902.45 × 492,045.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,045.90x = 362,589,829,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,589,829,222.46/492,045.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,902.45

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