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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,051.60, 738,077.40 and 492,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,051.60, 738,077.40 and 492,051.60 is: 738,077.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,051.60 : 738,077.40 = 492,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,051.60/738,077.40 = 492,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,051.60x = 738,077.40 × 492,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,051.60x = 363,172,165,593.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,172,165,593.84/492,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,077.40

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