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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,423.10, 747,634.65 and 498,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,423.10, 747,634.65 and 498,423.10 is: 747,634.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,423.10 : 747,634.65 = 498,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,423.10/747,634.65 = 498,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,423.10x = 747,634.65 × 498,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,423.10x = 372,638,379,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,638,379,920.42/498,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,634.65

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