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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,072.32, 1,293,157.92 and 507,352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,072.32, 1,293,157.92 and 507,352.80 is: 700,145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,072.32 : 1,293,157.92 = 507,352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,072.32/1,293,157.92 = 507,352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,072.32x = 1,293,157.92 × 507,352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,072.32x = 656,087,291,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,087,291,554.18/937,072.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,145.85

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