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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,237.96, 1,292,004 and 506,518.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,237.96, 1,292,004 and 506,518.92 is: 698,993.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,237.96 : 1,292,004 = 506,518.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,237.96/1,292,004 = 506,518.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,237.96x = 1,292,004 × 506,518.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,237.96x = 654,424,470,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,424,470,715.68/936,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,993.74

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