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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,123.96, 1,293,231.68 and 507,404.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,123.96, 1,293,231.68 and 507,404.38 is: 700,218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,123.96 : 1,293,231.68 = 507,404.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,123.96/1,293,231.68 = 507,404.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,123.96x = 1,293,231.68 × 507,404.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,123.96x = 656,191,418,786.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,191,418,786.76/937,123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,218.38

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