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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,225.95, 1,292,001.15 and 506,515.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,225.95, 1,292,001.15 and 506,515.32 is: 698,996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,225.95 : 1,292,001.15 = 506,515.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,225.95/1,292,001.15 = 506,515.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,225.95x = 1,292,001.15 × 506,515.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,225.95x = 654,418,375,932.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,418,375,932.62/936,225.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,996.20

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