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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,316.83, 1,292,108.04 and 506,587.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,316.83, 1,292,108.04 and 506,587.53 is: 699,085.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,316.83 : 1,292,108.04 = 506,587.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,316.83/1,292,108.04 = 506,587.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,316.83x = 1,292,108.04 × 506,587.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,316.83x = 654,565,820,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,565,820,476.74/936,316.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,085.82

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