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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,183.32, 1,291,927.66 and 506,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,183.32, 1,291,927.66 and 506,462.20 is: 698,914.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,183.32 : 1,291,927.66 = 506,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,183.32/1,291,927.66 = 506,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,183.32x = 1,291,927.66 × 506,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,183.32x = 654,312,524,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,312,524,924.45/936,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,914.96

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