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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,536.94, 1,292,424.24 and 506,816.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,536.94, 1,292,424.24 and 506,816.96 is: 699,409.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,536.94 : 1,292,424.24 = 506,816.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,536.94/1,292,424.24 = 506,816.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,536.94x = 1,292,424.24 × 506,816.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,536.94x = 655,022,517,884.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,022,517,884.99/936,536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,409.16

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