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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,172.16, 1,293,306.24 and 507,461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,172.16, 1,293,306.24 and 507,461.28 is: 700,301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,172.16 : 1,293,306.24 = 507,461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,172.16/1,293,306.24 = 507,461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,172.16x = 1,293,306.24 × 507,461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,172.16x = 656,302,839,982.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,302,839,982.39/937,172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,301.26

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