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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,579.41, 1,292,483.28 and 506,859.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,579.41, 1,292,483.28 and 506,859.42 is: 699,468.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,579.41 : 1,292,483.28 = 506,859.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,579.41/1,292,483.28 = 506,859.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,579.41x = 1,292,483.28 × 506,859.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,579.41x = 655,107,332,408.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,107,332,408.03/936,579.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,468.01

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