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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,196.80, 737,258.40 and 492,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,196.80, 737,258.40 and 492,196.80 is: 737,258.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,196.80 : 737,258.40 = 492,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,196.80/737,258.40 = 492,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,196.80x = 737,258.40 × 492,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,196.80x = 362,876,225,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,876,225,253.12/492,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,258.40

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