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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,256.40, 942,384.60 and 503,840.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,256.40, 942,384.60 and 503,840.40 is: 755,760.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,256.40 : 942,384.60 = 503,840.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,256.40/942,384.60 = 503,840.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,256.40x = 942,384.60 × 503,840.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,256.40x = 474,811,433,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,811,433,817.84/628,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,760.60

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