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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,942, 1,275,039.96 and 500,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,942, 1,275,039.96 and 500,006 is: 690,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,942 : 1,275,039.96 = 500,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,942/1,275,039.96 = 500,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,942x = 1,275,039.96 × 500,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,942x = 637,527,630,239.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,527,630,239.76/923,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,008.28

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