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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,509, 1,289,622.90 and 504,789.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,509, 1,289,622.90 and 504,789.12 is: 696,609.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,509 : 1,289,622.90 = 504,789.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,509/1,289,622.90 = 504,789.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,509x = 1,289,622.90 × 504,789.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,509x = 650,987,608,822.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,987,608,822.85/934,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,609.24

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