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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,785.88, 1,291,387.48 and 506,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,785.88, 1,291,387.48 and 506,069 is: 698,376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,785.88 : 1,291,387.48 = 506,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,785.88/1,291,387.48 = 506,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,785.88x = 1,291,387.48 × 506,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,785.88x = 653,531,170,616.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,531,170,616.12/935,785.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,376.82

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