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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,343.60, 747,515.40 and 498,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,343.60, 747,515.40 and 498,343.60 is: 747,515.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,343.60 : 747,515.40 = 498,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,343.60/747,515.40 = 498,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,343.60x = 747,515.40 × 498,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,343.60x = 372,519,515,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,519,515,491.44/498,343.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,515.40

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