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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,201.72, 1,291,951.08 and 506,480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,201.72, 1,291,951.08 and 506,480.52 is: 698,939.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,201.72 : 1,291,951.08 = 506,480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,201.72/1,291,951.08 = 506,480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,201.72x = 1,291,951.08 × 506,480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,201.72x = 654,348,054,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,348,054,812.96/936,201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,939.17

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