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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,803.75, 1,292,792.40 and 507,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,803.75, 1,292,792.40 and 507,083.76 is: 699,777.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,803.75 : 1,292,792.40 = 507,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,803.75/1,292,792.40 = 507,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,803.75x = 1,292,792.40 × 507,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,803.75x = 655,554,031,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,554,031,091.42/936,803.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,777.34

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