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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,121.96, 1,293,228.92 and 507,402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,121.96, 1,293,228.92 and 507,402.38 is: 700,215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,121.96 : 1,293,228.92 = 507,402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,121.96/1,293,228.92 = 507,402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,121.96x = 1,293,228.92 × 507,402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,121.96x = 656,187,431,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,187,431,892.83/937,121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,215.62

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