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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,238.59, 1,293,395.40 and 507,518.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,238.59, 1,293,395.40 and 507,518.74 is: 700,379.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,238.59 : 1,293,395.40 = 507,518.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,238.59/1,293,395.40 = 507,518.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,238.59x = 1,293,395.40 × 507,518.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,238.59x = 656,422,394,725.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,422,394,725.23/937,238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,379.18

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