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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,004.70, 936,007.05 and 491,294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,004.70, 936,007.05 and 491,294.30 is: 736,941.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,004.70 : 936,007.05 = 491,294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,004.70/936,007.05 = 491,294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,004.70x = 936,007.05 × 491,294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,004.70x = 459,854,928,424.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,854,928,424.82/624,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,941.45

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