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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,644.36, 869,241.46 and 505,794.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,644.36, 869,241.46 and 505,794.64 is: 698,263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,644.36 : 869,241.46 = 505,794.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,644.36/869,241.46 = 505,794.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,644.36x = 869,241.46 × 505,794.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,644.36x = 439,657,671,333.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,657,671,333.77/629,644.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,263.49

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