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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,486.97, 1,290,975.14 and 505,770.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,486.97, 1,290,975.14 and 505,770.15 is: 697,964.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,486.97 : 1,290,975.14 = 505,770.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,486.97/1,290,975.14 = 505,770.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,486.97x = 1,290,975.14 × 505,770.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,486.97x = 652,936,690,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,936,690,204.07/935,486.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,964.49

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