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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,373.08, 1,292,185.65 and 506,643.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,373.08, 1,292,185.65 and 506,643.78 is: 699,163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,373.08 : 1,292,185.65 = 506,643.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,373.08/1,292,185.65 = 506,643.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,373.08x = 1,292,185.65 × 506,643.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,373.08x = 654,677,822,177.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,677,822,177.76/936,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,163.44

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