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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,872.27, 1,291,503.71 and 506,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,872.27, 1,291,503.71 and 506,152.40 is: 698,490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,872.27 : 1,291,503.71 = 506,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,872.27/1,291,503.71 = 506,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,872.27x = 1,291,503.71 × 506,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,872.27x = 653,697,697,233.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,697,697,233.27/935,872.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,490.30

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