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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,525, 1,292,404.46 and 506,805.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,525, 1,292,404.46 and 506,805.08 is: 699,390.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,525 : 1,292,404.46 = 506,805.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,525/1,292,404.46 = 506,805.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,525x = 1,292,404.46 × 506,805.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,525x = 654,997,145,742.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,997,145,742.66/936,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,390.99

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