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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,081.76, 937,868.30 and 498,544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,081.76, 937,868.30 and 498,544.74 is: 744,440.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,081.76 : 937,868.30 = 498,544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,081.76/937,868.30 = 498,544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,081.76x = 937,868.30 × 498,544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,081.76x = 467,569,307,777.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,569,307,777.74/628,081.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,440.19

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