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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,574.52, 1,292,472.96 and 506,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,574.52, 1,292,472.96 and 506,854.76 is: 699,459.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,574.52 : 1,292,472.96 = 506,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,574.52/1,292,472.96 = 506,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,574.52x = 1,292,472.96 × 506,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,574.52x = 655,096,071,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,096,071,947.29/936,574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,459.64

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