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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,183.84, 1,291,932.54 and 506,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,183.84, 1,291,932.54 and 506,463 is: 698,918.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,183.84 : 1,291,932.54 = 506,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,183.84/1,291,932.54 = 506,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,183.84x = 1,291,932.54 × 506,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,183.84x = 654,316,030,006.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,316,030,006.02/936,183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,918.31

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