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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,575.46, 1,292,477.31 and 506,855.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,575.46, 1,292,477.31 and 506,855.46 is: 699,462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,575.46 : 1,292,477.31 = 506,855.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,575.46/1,292,477.31 = 506,855.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,575.46x = 1,292,477.31 × 506,855.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,575.46x = 655,099,181,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,099,181,499.61/936,575.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,462.25

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