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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,511.10, 740,266.65 and 493,511.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,511.10, 740,266.65 and 493,511.10 is: 740,266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,511.10 : 740,266.65 = 493,511.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,511.10/740,266.65 = 493,511.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,511.10x = 740,266.65 × 493,511.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,511.10x = 365,329,808,734.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,329,808,734.82/493,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,266.65

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