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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,269.60, 936,404.40 and 499,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,269.60, 936,404.40 and 499,853.60 is: 749,780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,269.60 : 936,404.40 = 499,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,269.60/936,404.40 = 499,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,269.60x = 936,404.40 × 499,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,269.60x = 468,065,110,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,065,110,395.84/624,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,780.40

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