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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,180.80, 737,234.40 and 492,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,180.80, 737,234.40 and 492,180.80 is: 737,234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,180.80 : 737,234.40 = 492,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,180.80/737,234.40 = 492,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,180.80x = 737,234.40 × 492,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,180.80x = 362,852,616,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,852,616,779.52/492,180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,234.40

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