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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,538.62, 943,517.70 and 495,891.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,538.62, 943,517.70 and 495,891.05 is: 743,214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,538.62 : 943,517.70 = 495,891.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,538.62/943,517.70 = 495,891.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,538.62x = 943,517.70 × 495,891.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,538.62x = 467,881,978,229.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,881,978,229.00/629,538.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,214.10

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