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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,151.60, 1,291,886.40 and 506,431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,151.60, 1,291,886.40 and 506,431.64 is: 698,874.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,151.60 : 1,291,886.40 = 506,431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,151.60/1,291,886.40 = 506,431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,151.60x = 1,291,886.40 × 506,431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,151.60x = 654,252,148,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,252,148,245.70/936,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,874.14

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