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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,921.44, 1,292,952 and 507,201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,921.44, 1,292,952 and 507,201.56 is: 699,938.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,921.44 : 1,292,952 = 507,201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,921.44/1,292,952 = 507,201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,921.44x = 1,292,952 × 507,201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,921.44x = 655,787,264,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,787,264,940.36/936,921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,938.37

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