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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,218.72, 1,293,368.03 and 507,498.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,218.72, 1,293,368.03 and 507,498.83 is: 700,351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,218.72 : 1,293,368.03 = 507,498.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,218.72/1,293,368.03 = 507,498.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,218.72x = 1,293,368.03 × 507,498.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,218.72x = 656,382,761,984.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,382,761,984.41/937,218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,351.74

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