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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,497.98, 1,292,370.62 and 506,778.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,497.98, 1,292,370.62 and 506,778.06 is: 699,355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,497.98 : 1,292,370.62 = 506,778.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,497.98/1,292,370.62 = 506,778.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,497.98x = 1,292,370.62 × 506,778.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,497.98x = 654,945,075,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,945,075,604.60/936,497.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,355.57

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