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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,235.36, 1,292,014.16 and 506,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,235.36, 1,292,014.16 and 506,524.72 is: 699,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,235.36 : 1,292,014.16 = 506,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,235.36/1,292,014.16 = 506,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,235.36x = 1,292,014.16 × 506,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,235.36x = 654,437,110,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,437,110,630.04/936,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,009.18

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