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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,082.44, 1,291,792.32 and 506,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,082.44, 1,291,792.32 and 506,361.24 is: 698,777.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,082.44 : 1,291,792.32 = 506,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,082.44/1,291,792.32 = 506,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,082.44x = 1,291,792.32 × 506,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,082.44x = 654,113,560,977.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,113,560,977.68/936,082.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,777.73

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