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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,230.40, 1,291,998.06 and 506,510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,230.40, 1,291,998.06 and 506,510.28 is: 698,984.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,230.40 : 1,291,998.06 = 506,510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,230.40/1,291,998.06 = 506,510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,230.40x = 1,291,998.06 × 506,510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,230.40x = 654,410,299,130.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,410,299,130.06/936,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,984.24

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