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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,511.76, 1,292,386.23 and 506,791.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,511.76, 1,292,386.23 and 506,791.89 is: 699,372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,511.76 : 1,292,386.23 = 506,791.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,511.76/1,292,386.23 = 506,791.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,511.76x = 1,292,386.23 × 506,791.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,511.76x = 654,970,858,844.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,970,858,844.70/936,511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,372.81

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