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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,221.81, 1,293,372.24 and 507,501.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,221.81, 1,293,372.24 and 507,501.96 is: 700,356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,221.81 : 1,293,372.24 = 507,501.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,221.81/1,293,372.24 = 507,501.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,221.81x = 1,293,372.24 × 507,501.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,221.81x = 656,388,946,809.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,388,946,809.59/937,221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,356.03

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