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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,860.97, 1,291,488.14 and 506,141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,860.97, 1,291,488.14 and 506,141.10 is: 698,474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,860.97 : 1,291,488.14 = 506,141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,860.97/1,291,488.14 = 506,141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,860.97x = 1,291,488.14 × 506,141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,860.97x = 653,675,222,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,675,222,602.55/935,860.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,474.71

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