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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,145.60, 689,470.40 and 492,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,145.60, 689,470.40 and 492,145.60 is: 689,470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,145.60 : 689,470.40 = 492,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,145.60/689,470.40 = 492,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,145.60x = 689,470.40 × 492,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,145.60x = 339,319,823,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,319,823,690.24/492,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,470.40

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