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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,588.98, 1,292,492.78 and 506,869.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,588.98, 1,292,492.78 and 506,869.10 is: 699,479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,588.98 : 1,292,492.78 = 506,869.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,588.98/1,292,492.78 = 506,869.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,588.98x = 1,292,492.78 × 506,869.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,588.98x = 655,124,652,155.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,124,652,155.10/936,588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,479.35

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