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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,364.40, 747,546.60 and 498,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,364.40, 747,546.60 and 498,364.40 is: 747,546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,364.40 : 747,546.60 = 498,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,364.40/747,546.60 = 498,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,364.40x = 747,546.60 × 498,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,364.40x = 372,550,612,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,550,612,781.04/498,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,546.60

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