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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,318.08, 1,292,109.76 and 506,588.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,318.08, 1,292,109.76 and 506,588.78 is: 699,087.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,318.08 : 1,292,109.76 = 506,588.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,318.08/1,292,109.76 = 506,588.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,318.08x = 1,292,109.76 × 506,588.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,318.08x = 654,568,306,944.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,568,306,944.49/936,318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,087.54

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