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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,538.92, 1,292,423.64 and 506,819.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,538.92, 1,292,423.64 and 506,819.04 is: 699,410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,538.92 : 1,292,423.64 = 506,819.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,538.92/1,292,423.64 = 506,819.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,538.92x = 1,292,423.64 × 506,819.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,538.92x = 655,024,908,498.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,024,908,498.11/936,538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,410.24

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