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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,274.40, 936,411.60 and 499,858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,274.40, 936,411.60 and 499,858.40 is: 749,787.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,274.40 : 936,411.60 = 499,858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,274.40/936,411.60 = 499,858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,274.40x = 936,411.60 × 499,858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,274.40x = 468,073,204,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,073,204,117.44/624,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,787.60

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