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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,280.40, 940,865.40 and 503,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,280.40, 940,865.40 and 503,864.40 is: 754,549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,280.40 : 940,865.40 = 503,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,280.40/940,865.40 = 503,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,280.40x = 940,865.40 × 503,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,280.40x = 474,068,580,251.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,068,580,251.76/628,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,549.37

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