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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,940.50, 1,292,977.89 and 534,523.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,940.50, 1,292,977.89 and 534,523.86 is: 737,642.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,940.50 : 1,292,977.89 = 534,523.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,940.50/1,292,977.89 = 534,523.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,940.50x = 1,292,977.89 × 534,523.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,940.50x = 691,127,532,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,127,532,657.46/936,940.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,642.93

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