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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,395.44, 1,292,221.56 and 506,683.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,395.44, 1,292,221.56 and 506,683.15 is: 699,220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,395.44 : 1,292,221.56 = 506,683.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,395.44/1,292,221.56 = 506,683.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,395.44x = 1,292,221.56 × 506,683.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,395.44x = 654,746,890,518.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,746,890,518.71/936,395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,220.50

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