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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,892, 1,291,531.68 and 506,171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,892, 1,291,531.68 and 506,171.58 is: 698,517.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,892 : 1,291,531.68 = 506,171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,892/1,291,531.68 = 506,171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,892x = 1,291,531.68 × 506,171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,892x = 653,736,631,085.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,736,631,085.65/935,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,517.17

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