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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,480.30, 738,720.45 and 492,480.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,480.30, 738,720.45 and 492,480.30 is: 738,720.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,480.30 : 738,720.45 = 492,480.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,480.30/738,720.45 = 492,480.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,480.30x = 738,720.45 × 492,480.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,480.30x = 363,805,268,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,805,268,832.14/492,480.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,720.45

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