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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,449.46, 1,292,303.73 and 506,729.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,449.46, 1,292,303.73 and 506,729.61 is: 699,288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,449.46 : 1,292,303.73 = 506,729.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,449.46/1,292,303.73 = 506,729.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,449.46x = 1,292,303.73 × 506,729.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,449.46x = 654,848,565,104.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,848,565,104.45/936,449.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,288.74

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