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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,999.21, 1,293,059.34 and 507,279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,999.21, 1,293,059.34 and 507,279.36 is: 700,045.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,999.21 : 1,293,059.34 = 507,279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,999.21/1,293,059.34 = 507,279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,999.21x = 1,293,059.34 × 507,279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,999.21x = 655,942,314,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,942,314,437.22/936,999.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,045.75

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