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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,444.48, 1,292,284.16 and 506,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,444.48, 1,292,284.16 and 506,715.52 is: 699,262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,444.48 : 1,292,284.16 = 506,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,444.48/1,292,284.16 = 506,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,444.48x = 1,292,284.16 × 506,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,444.48x = 654,820,440,122.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,820,440,122.16/936,444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,262.43

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