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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,274.95, 1,289,299.37 and 504,555.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,274.95, 1,289,299.37 and 504,555.03 is: 696,285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,274.95 : 1,289,299.37 = 504,555.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,274.95/1,289,299.37 = 504,555.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,274.95x = 1,289,299.37 × 504,555.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,274.95x = 650,522,479,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,522,479,786.56/934,274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,285.91

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