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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,942.93, 1,292,984.16 and 507,222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,942.93, 1,292,984.16 and 507,222.03 is: 699,967.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,942.93 : 1,292,984.16 = 507,222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,942.93/1,292,984.16 = 507,222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,942.93x = 1,292,984.16 × 507,222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,942.93x = 655,830,054,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,830,054,766.22/936,942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,967.98

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