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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,942, 1,279,179.96 and 503,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,942, 1,279,179.96 and 503,006 is: 694,148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,942 : 1,279,179.96 = 503,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,942/1,279,179.96 = 503,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,942x = 1,279,179.96 × 503,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,942x = 643,435,194,959.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,435,194,959.76/926,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,148.28

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