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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,181.98, 1,291,928.28 and 506,462.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,181.98, 1,291,928.28 and 506,462.01 is: 698,916.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,181.98 : 1,291,928.28 = 506,462.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,181.98/1,291,928.28 = 506,462.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,181.98x = 1,291,928.28 × 506,462.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,181.98x = 654,312,593,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,312,593,464.64/936,181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,916.03

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