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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,271.80, 1,289,294.82 and 504,551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,271.80, 1,289,294.82 and 504,551.80 is: 696,281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,271.80 : 1,289,294.82 = 504,551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,271.80/1,289,294.82 = 504,551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,271.80x = 1,289,294.82 × 504,551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,271.80x = 650,516,022,161.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,516,022,161.68/934,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,281.34

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