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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,531.44, 1,292,416.64 and 506,811.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,531.44, 1,292,416.64 and 506,811.46 is: 699,401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,531.44 : 1,292,416.64 = 506,811.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,531.44/1,292,416.64 = 506,811.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,531.44x = 1,292,416.64 × 506,811.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,531.44x = 655,011,564,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,011,564,246.69/936,531.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,401.58

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