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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,261.26, 1,293,421.23 and 507,541.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,261.26, 1,293,421.23 and 507,541.86 is: 700,408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,261.26 : 1,293,421.23 = 507,541.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,261.26/1,293,421.23 = 507,541.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,261.26x = 1,293,421.23 × 507,541.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,261.26x = 656,465,416,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,465,416,837.69/937,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,408.14

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