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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,669.30, 740,503.95 and 493,669.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,669.30, 740,503.95 and 493,669.30 is: 740,503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,669.30 : 740,503.95 = 493,669.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,669.30/740,503.95 = 493,669.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,669.30x = 740,503.95 × 493,669.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,669.30x = 365,564,066,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,564,066,643.74/493,669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,503.95

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