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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,238.71, 1,293,401.97 and 523,757.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,238.71, 1,293,401.97 and 523,757.31 is: 722,792.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,238.71 : 1,293,401.97 = 523,757.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,238.71/1,293,401.97 = 523,757.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,238.71x = 1,293,401.97 × 523,757.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,238.71x = 677,428,741,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,428,741,145.66/937,238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,792.11

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