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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,439.83, 1,292,284.94 and 506,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,439.83, 1,292,284.94 and 506,719.80 is: 699,272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,439.83 : 1,292,284.94 = 506,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,439.83/1,292,284.94 = 506,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,439.83x = 1,292,284.94 × 506,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,439.83x = 654,826,363,806.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,826,363,806.21/936,439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,272.23

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