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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,731.30, 736,023.50 and 524,731.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,731.30, 736,023.50 and 524,731.30 is: 736,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,731.30 : 736,023.50 = 524,731.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,731.30/736,023.50 = 524,731.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,731.30x = 736,023.50 × 524,731.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,731.30x = 386,214,567,985.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,214,567,985.55/524,731.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,023.50

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