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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,639, 1,291,180.92 and 505,918.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,639, 1,291,180.92 and 505,918.10 is: 698,166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,639 : 1,291,180.92 = 505,918.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,639/1,291,180.92 = 505,918.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,639x = 1,291,180.92 × 505,918.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,639x = 653,231,797,802.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,231,797,802.65/935,639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,166.49

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