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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,582.67, 1,292,487.78 and 506,862.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,582.67, 1,292,487.78 and 506,862.69 is: 699,472.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,582.67 : 1,292,487.78 = 506,862.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,582.67/1,292,487.78 = 506,862.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,582.67x = 1,292,487.78 × 506,862.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,582.67x = 655,113,832,962.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,113,832,962.93/936,582.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,472.51

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