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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,265.60, 936,398.40 and 499,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,265.60, 936,398.40 and 499,849.60 is: 749,774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,265.60 : 936,398.40 = 499,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,265.60/936,398.40 = 499,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,265.60x = 936,398.40 × 499,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,265.60x = 468,058,365,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,058,365,680.64/624,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,774.40

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