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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,593.28, 1,292,498.64 and 506,873.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,593.28, 1,292,498.64 and 506,873.50 is: 699,485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,593.28 : 1,292,498.64 = 506,873.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,593.28/1,292,498.64 = 506,873.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,593.28x = 1,292,498.64 × 506,873.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,593.28x = 655,133,306,170.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,133,306,170.79/936,593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,485.38

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