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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,998.40, 935,997.60 and 499,582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,998.40, 935,997.60 and 499,582.40 is: 749,373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,998.40 : 935,997.60 = 499,582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,998.40/935,997.60 = 499,582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,998.40x = 935,997.60 × 499,582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,998.40x = 467,607,927,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,607,927,402.24/623,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,373.60

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