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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,979.96, 1,403,204.10 and 536,405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,979.96, 1,403,204.10 and 536,405.80 is: 803,311.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,979.96 : 1,403,204.10 = 536,405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,979.96/1,403,204.10 = 536,405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,979.96x = 1,403,204.10 × 536,405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,979.96x = 752,686,817,823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,686,817,823.78/936,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,311.54

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