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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,603, 1,292,512.14 and 506,886.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,603, 1,292,512.14 and 506,886.26 is: 699,503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,603 : 1,292,512.14 = 506,886.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,603/1,292,512.14 = 506,886.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,603x = 1,292,512.14 × 506,886.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,603x = 655,156,638,186.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,156,638,186.64/936,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,503.03

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