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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,272.10, 936,408.15 and 499,856.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,272.10, 936,408.15 and 499,856.10 is: 749,784.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,272.10 : 936,408.15 = 499,856.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,272.10/936,408.15 = 499,856.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,272.10x = 936,408.15 × 499,856.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,272.10x = 468,069,325,867.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,069,325,867.22/624,272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,784.15

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