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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,041.90, 942,775.52 and 495,394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,041.90, 942,775.52 and 495,394.32 is: 742,471.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,041.90 : 942,775.52 = 495,394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,041.90/942,775.52 = 495,394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,041.90x = 942,775.52 × 495,394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,041.90x = 467,045,637,643.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,045,637,643.05/629,041.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,471.43

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