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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,161.28, 939,962.88 and 500,631.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,161.28, 939,962.88 and 500,631.36 is: 690,842.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,161.28 : 939,962.88 = 500,631.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,161.28/939,962.88 = 500,631.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,161.28x = 939,962.88 × 500,631.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,161.28x = 470,574,894,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,574,894,963.92/681,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,842.11

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