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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,251.40, 1,292,027.04 and 506,531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,251.40, 1,292,027.04 and 506,531.28 is: 699,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,251.40 : 1,292,027.04 = 506,531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,251.40/1,292,027.04 = 506,531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,251.40x = 1,292,027.04 × 506,531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,251.40x = 654,452,110,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,452,110,365.81/936,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,013.22

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