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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,165.60, 936,248.40 and 499,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,165.60, 936,248.40 and 499,749.60 is: 749,624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,165.60 : 936,248.40 = 499,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,165.60/936,248.40 = 499,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,165.60x = 936,248.40 × 499,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,165.60x = 467,889,763,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,889,763,400.64/624,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,624.40

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