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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,766, 1,289,977.08 and 505,046.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,766, 1,289,977.08 and 505,046.24 is: 696,963.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,766 : 1,289,977.08 = 505,046.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,766/1,289,977.08 = 505,046.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,766x = 1,289,977.08 × 505,046.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,766x = 651,498,073,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,498,073,940.18/934,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,963.81

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