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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,583.56, 1,292,481.36 and 506,864.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,583.56, 1,292,481.36 and 506,864.16 is: 699,470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,583.56 : 1,292,481.36 = 506,864.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,583.56/1,292,481.36 = 506,864.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,583.56x = 1,292,481.36 × 506,864.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,583.56x = 655,112,478,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,112,478,852.06/936,583.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,470.40

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