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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,189.32, 942,995.85 and 495,541.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,189.32, 942,995.85 and 495,541.75 is: 742,691.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,189.32 : 942,995.85 = 495,541.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,189.32/942,995.85 = 495,541.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,189.32x = 942,995.85 × 495,541.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,189.32x = 467,293,813,751.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,293,813,751.74/629,189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,691.90

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