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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,732.70, 706,158.90 and 503,732.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,732.70, 706,158.90 and 503,732.70 is: 706,158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,732.70 : 706,158.90 = 503,732.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,732.70/706,158.90 = 503,732.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,732.70x = 706,158.90 × 503,732.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,732.70x = 355,715,329,326.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,715,329,326.03/503,732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,158.90

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