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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,008.70, 746,212.50 and 534,008.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,008.70, 746,212.50 and 534,008.70 is: 746,212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,008.70 : 746,212.50 = 534,008.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,008.70/746,212.50 = 534,008.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,008.70x = 746,212.50 × 534,008.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,008.70x = 398,483,967,048.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,483,967,048.75/534,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,212.50

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