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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,249.60, 936,374.40 and 499,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,249.60, 936,374.40 and 499,833.60 is: 749,750.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,249.60 : 936,374.40 = 499,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,249.60/936,374.40 = 499,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,249.60x = 936,374.40 × 499,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,249.60x = 468,031,387,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,031,387,299.84/624,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,750.40

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