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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,575.93, 1,292,476.37 and 506,856.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,575.93, 1,292,476.37 and 506,856.39 is: 699,462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,575.93 : 1,292,476.37 = 506,856.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,575.93/1,292,476.37 = 506,856.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,575.93x = 1,292,476.37 × 506,856.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,575.93x = 655,099,904,524.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,099,904,524.22/936,575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,462.68

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