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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,996.54, 1,403,133.66 and 508,908.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,996.54, 1,403,133.66 and 508,908.24 is: 762,894.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,996.54 : 1,403,133.66 = 508,908.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,996.54/1,403,133.66 = 508,908.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,996.54x = 1,403,133.66 × 508,908.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,996.54x = 714,066,281,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,066,281,395.36/935,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,894.15

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