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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,179.44, 942,374.26 and 493,238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,179.44, 942,374.26 and 493,238.07 is: 739,939.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,179.44 : 942,374.26 = 493,238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,179.44/942,374.26 = 493,238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,179.44x = 942,374.26 × 493,238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,179.44x = 464,814,855,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,814,855,583.39/628,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,939.62

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