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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,956.84, 1,293,004.56 and 507,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,956.84, 1,293,004.56 and 507,236.96 is: 699,989.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,956.84 : 1,293,004.56 = 507,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,956.84/1,293,004.56 = 507,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,956.84x = 1,293,004.56 × 507,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,956.84x = 655,859,702,280.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,859,702,280.54/936,956.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,989.24

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