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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,247.80, 738,371.70 and 492,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,247.80, 738,371.70 and 492,247.80 is: 738,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,247.80 : 738,371.70 = 492,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,247.80/738,371.70 = 492,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,247.80x = 738,371.70 × 492,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,247.80x = 363,461,844,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,461,844,907.26/492,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,371.70

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