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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,237.60, 700,176.80 and 499,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,237.60, 700,176.80 and 499,237.60 is: 700,176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,237.60 : 700,176.80 = 499,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,237.60/700,176.80 = 499,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,237.60x = 700,176.80 × 499,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,237.60x = 349,554,585,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,554,585,207.68/499,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,176.80

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