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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,897.40, 941,846.10 and 503,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,897.40, 941,846.10 and 503,481.40 is: 755,222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,897.40 : 941,846.10 = 503,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,897.40/941,846.10 = 503,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,897.40x = 941,846.10 × 503,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,897.40x = 474,201,993,012.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,201,993,012.54/627,897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,222.10

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