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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,834.71, 1,292,830.83 and 507,114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,834.71, 1,292,830.83 and 507,114.71 is: 699,817.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,834.71 : 1,292,830.83 = 507,114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,834.71/1,292,830.83 = 507,114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,834.71x = 1,292,830.83 × 507,114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,834.71x = 655,613,531,434.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,613,531,434.51/936,834.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,817.72

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