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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,161.84, 1,291,902.18 and 506,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,161.84, 1,291,902.18 and 506,441 is: 698,887.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,161.84 : 1,291,902.18 = 506,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,161.84/1,291,902.18 = 506,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,161.84x = 1,291,902.18 × 506,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,161.84x = 654,272,231,941.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,272,231,941.38/936,161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,887.95

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