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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,011.70, 936,017.55 and 491,301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,011.70, 936,017.55 and 491,301.30 is: 736,951.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,011.70 : 936,017.55 = 491,301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,011.70/936,017.55 = 491,301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,011.70x = 936,017.55 × 491,301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,011.70x = 459,866,639,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,866,639,137.82/624,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,951.95

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