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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,589.02, 1,292,492.81 and 506,869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,589.02, 1,292,492.81 and 506,869.14 is: 699,479.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,589.02 : 1,292,492.81 = 506,869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,589.02/1,292,492.81 = 506,869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,589.02x = 1,292,492.81 × 506,869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,589.02x = 655,124,716,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,124,716,526.54/936,589.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,479.39

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