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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,999.40, 935,999.10 and 499,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,999.40, 935,999.10 and 499,583.40 is: 749,375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,999.40 : 935,999.10 = 499,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,999.40/935,999.10 = 499,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,999.40x = 935,999.10 × 499,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,999.40x = 467,609,612,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,609,612,774.94/623,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,375.10

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