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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,428.70, 747,643.05 and 498,428.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,428.70, 747,643.05 and 498,428.70 is: 747,643.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,428.70 : 747,643.05 = 498,428.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,428.70/747,643.05 = 498,428.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,428.70x = 747,643.05 × 498,428.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,428.70x = 372,646,753,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,646,753,475.54/498,428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,643.05

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