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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,573.37, 1,393,253.72 and 507,357.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,573.37, 1,393,253.72 and 507,357.17 is: 761,250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,573.37 : 1,393,253.72 = 507,357.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,573.37/1,393,253.72 = 507,357.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,573.37x = 1,393,253.72 × 507,357.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,573.37x = 706,877,264,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,877,264,471.17/928,573.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,250.85

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