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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,572.51, 1,289,708.40 and 504,851.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,572.51, 1,289,708.40 and 504,851.31 is: 696,693.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,572.51 : 1,289,708.40 = 504,851.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,572.51/1,289,708.40 = 504,851.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,572.51x = 1,289,708.40 × 504,851.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,572.51x = 651,110,975,258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,110,975,258.00/934,572.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,693.91

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