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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,529.82, 1,292,414.40 and 506,809.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,529.82, 1,292,414.40 and 506,809.83 is: 699,399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,529.82 : 1,292,414.40 = 506,809.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,529.82/1,292,414.40 = 506,809.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,529.82x = 1,292,414.40 × 506,809.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,529.82x = 655,008,323,620.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,008,323,620.58/936,529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,399.33

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