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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,817.02, 940,371.53 and 499,216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,817.02, 940,371.53 and 499,216.50 is: 748,941.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,817.02 : 940,371.53 = 499,216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,817.02/940,371.53 = 499,216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,817.02x = 940,371.53 × 499,216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,817.02x = 469,448,981,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,448,981,410.16/626,817.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,941.03

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