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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,511.57, 1,292,385.96 and 506,791.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,511.57, 1,292,385.96 and 506,791.69 is: 699,372.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,511.57 : 1,292,385.96 = 506,791.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,511.57/1,292,385.96 = 506,791.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,511.57x = 1,292,385.96 × 506,791.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,511.57x = 654,970,464,800.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,970,464,800.67/936,511.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,372.53

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