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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,729.02, 942,520.39 and 498,761.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,729.02, 942,520.39 and 498,761.15 is: 688,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,729.02 : 942,520.39 = 498,761.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,729.02/942,520.39 = 498,761.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,729.02x = 942,520.39 × 498,761.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,729.02x = 470,092,547,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,092,547,655.34/682,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,549.24

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