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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,078.70, 762,497.50 and 544,078.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,078.70, 762,497.50 and 544,078.70 is: 762,497.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,078.70 : 762,497.50 = 544,078.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,078.70/762,497.50 = 544,078.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,078.70x = 762,497.50 × 544,078.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,078.70x = 414,858,648,553.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,858,648,553.25/544,078.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,497.50

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