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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,243.70, 1,293,393.98 and 507,523.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,243.70, 1,293,393.98 and 507,523.80 is: 700,381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,243.70 : 1,293,393.98 = 507,523.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,243.70/1,293,393.98 = 507,523.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,243.70x = 1,293,393.98 × 507,523.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,243.70x = 656,428,227,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,428,227,626.72/937,243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,381.58

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