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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,309.80, 942,464.70 and 486,592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,309.80, 942,464.70 and 486,592.20 is: 729,888.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,309.80 : 942,464.70 = 486,592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,309.80/942,464.70 = 486,592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,309.80x = 942,464.70 × 486,592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,309.80x = 458,595,971,795.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,595,971,795.34/628,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,888.30

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