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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,541.92, 1,292,427.78 and 506,822.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,541.92, 1,292,427.78 and 506,822.04 is: 699,414.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,541.92 : 1,292,427.78 = 506,822.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,541.92/1,292,427.78 = 506,822.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,541.92x = 1,292,427.78 × 506,822.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,541.92x = 655,030,884,012.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,030,884,012.27/936,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,414.38

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