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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,088.15, 942,845.31 and 495,440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,088.15, 942,845.31 and 495,440.58 is: 742,541.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,088.15 : 942,845.31 = 495,440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,088.15/942,845.31 = 495,440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,088.15x = 942,845.31 × 495,440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,088.15x = 467,123,827,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,123,827,236.68/629,088.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,541.13

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