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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,553.41, 1,292,447.70 and 506,833.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,553.41, 1,292,447.70 and 506,833.56 is: 699,432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,553.41 : 1,292,447.70 = 506,833.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,553.41/1,292,447.70 = 506,833.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,553.41x = 1,292,447.70 × 506,833.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,553.41x = 655,055,868,904.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,055,868,904.81/936,553.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,432.47

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