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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,914.12, 1,292,940 and 507,194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,914.12, 1,292,940 and 507,194.12 is: 699,927.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,914.12 : 1,292,940 = 507,194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,914.12/1,292,940 = 507,194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,914.12x = 1,292,940 × 507,194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,914.12x = 655,771,565,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,771,565,512.80/936,914.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,927.08

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