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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,549.96, 1,292,442.12 and 506,829.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,549.96, 1,292,442.12 and 506,829.96 is: 699,427.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,549.96 : 1,292,442.12 = 506,829.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,549.96/1,292,442.12 = 506,829.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,549.96x = 1,292,442.12 × 506,829.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,549.96x = 655,048,387,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,048,387,981.92/936,549.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,427.06

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