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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,750.88, 1,291,339.17 and 506,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,750.88, 1,291,339.17 and 506,034 is: 698,328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,750.88 : 1,291,339.17 = 506,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,750.88/1,291,339.17 = 506,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,750.88x = 1,291,339.17 × 506,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,750.88x = 653,461,525,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,461,525,551.78/935,750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,328.52

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