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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,534.06, 1,296,246.21 and 636,203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,534.06, 1,296,246.21 and 636,203.18 is: 878,685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,534.06 : 1,296,246.21 = 636,203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,534.06/1,296,246.21 = 636,203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,534.06x = 1,296,246.21 × 636,203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,534.06x = 824,675,961,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,675,961,719.80/938,534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,685.17

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