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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,275.86, 1,290,680.11 and 505,555.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,275.86, 1,290,680.11 and 505,555.99 is: 697,666.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,275.86 : 1,290,680.11 = 505,555.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,275.86/1,290,680.11 = 505,555.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,275.86x = 1,290,680.11 × 505,555.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,275.86x = 652,511,057,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,511,057,033.53/935,275.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,666.95

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