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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,565.42, 1,292,462.57 and 506,848.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,565.42, 1,292,462.57 and 506,848.67 is: 699,452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,565.42 : 1,292,462.57 = 506,848.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,565.42/1,292,462.57 = 506,848.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,565.42x = 1,292,462.57 × 506,848.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,565.42x = 655,082,934,629.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,082,934,629.28/936,565.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,452.40

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