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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,124.71, 1,291,848.21 and 506,403.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,124.71, 1,291,848.21 and 506,403.78 is: 698,835.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,124.71 : 1,291,848.21 = 506,403.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,124.71/1,291,848.21 = 506,403.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,124.71x = 1,291,848.21 × 506,403.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,124.71x = 654,196,816,730.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,196,816,730.23/936,124.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,835.11

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