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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,966.96, 1,293,014.12 and 507,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,966.96, 1,293,014.12 and 507,246.80 is: 700,000.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,966.96 : 1,293,014.12 = 507,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,966.96/1,293,014.12 = 507,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,966.96x = 1,293,014.12 × 507,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,966.96x = 655,877,274,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,877,274,724.82/936,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,000.43

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