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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,286.57, 943,141.73 and 495,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,286.57, 943,141.73 and 495,639 is: 742,837.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,286.57 : 943,141.73 = 495,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,286.57/943,141.73 = 495,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,286.57x = 943,141.73 × 495,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,286.57x = 467,457,821,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,457,821,437.28/629,286.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,837.75

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