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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,946.52, 1,292,980.28 and 507,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,946.52, 1,292,980.28 and 507,223.52 is: 699,965.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,946.52 : 1,292,980.28 = 507,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,946.52/1,292,980.28 = 507,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,946.52x = 1,292,980.28 × 507,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,946.52x = 655,830,008,912.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,830,008,912.19/936,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,965.25

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