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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,457.60, 944,186.40 and 505,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,457.60, 944,186.40 and 505,041.60 is: 757,562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,457.60 : 944,186.40 = 505,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,457.60/944,186.40 = 505,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,457.60x = 944,186.40 × 505,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,457.60x = 476,853,410,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,853,410,154.24/629,457.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,562.40

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