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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,004.80, 714,007.20 and 504,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,004.80, 714,007.20 and 504,004.80 is: 714,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,004.80 : 714,007.20 = 504,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,004.80/714,007.20 = 504,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,004.80x = 714,007.20 × 504,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,004.80x = 359,863,056,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,863,056,034.56/504,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,007.20

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