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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,171.68, 1,291,913.04 and 506,450.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,171.68, 1,291,913.04 and 506,450.80 is: 698,900.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,171.68 : 1,291,913.04 = 506,450.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,171.68/1,291,913.04 = 506,450.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,171.68x = 1,291,913.04 × 506,450.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,171.68x = 654,290,392,638.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,290,392,638.43/936,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,900.01

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