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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,526, 1,292,405.84 and 506,806.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,526, 1,292,405.84 and 506,806.08 is: 699,392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,526 : 1,292,405.84 = 506,806.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,526/1,292,405.84 = 506,806.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,526x = 1,292,405.84 × 506,806.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,526x = 654,999,137,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,999,137,539.51/936,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,392.37

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