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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,872.39, 1,291,503.90 and 506,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,872.39, 1,291,503.90 and 506,152.52 is: 698,490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,872.39 : 1,291,503.90 = 506,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,872.39/1,291,503.90 = 506,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,872.39x = 1,291,503.90 × 506,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,872.39x = 653,697,953,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,697,953,574.83/935,872.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,490.48

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