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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,186.32, 942,991.35 and 495,538.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,186.32, 942,991.35 and 495,538.75 is: 742,687.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,186.32 : 942,991.35 = 495,538.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,186.32/942,991.35 = 495,538.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,186.32x = 942,991.35 × 495,538.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,186.32x = 467,288,754,839.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,288,754,839.81/629,186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,687.40

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