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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,257.40, 936,386.10 and 499,841.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,257.40, 936,386.10 and 499,841.40 is: 749,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,257.40 : 936,386.10 = 499,841.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,257.40/936,386.10 = 499,841.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,257.40x = 936,386.10 × 499,841.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,257.40x = 468,044,539,164.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,044,539,164.54/624,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,762.10

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