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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,509.91, 1,292,383.68 and 506,790.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,509.91, 1,292,383.68 and 506,790.04 is: 699,370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,509.91 : 1,292,383.68 = 506,790.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,509.91/1,292,383.68 = 506,790.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,509.91x = 1,292,383.68 × 506,790.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,509.91x = 654,967,179,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,967,179,234.52/936,509.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,370.26

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