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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,217.72, 1,293,366.65 and 507,497.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,217.72, 1,293,366.65 and 507,497.83 is: 700,350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,217.72 : 1,293,366.65 = 507,497.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,217.72/1,293,366.65 = 507,497.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,217.72x = 1,293,366.65 × 507,497.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,217.72x = 656,380,768,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,380,768,269.37/937,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,350.36

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