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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,431.60, 747,647.40 and 498,431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,431.60, 747,647.40 and 498,431.60 is: 747,647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,431.60 : 747,647.40 = 498,431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,431.60/747,647.40 = 498,431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,431.60x = 747,647.40 × 498,431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,431.60x = 372,651,089,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,651,089,817.84/498,431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,647.40

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