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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,263.26, 1,293,424 and 507,543.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,263.26, 1,293,424 and 507,543.86 is: 700,410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,263.26 : 1,293,424 = 507,543.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,263.26/1,293,424 = 507,543.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,263.26x = 1,293,424 × 507,543.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,263.26x = 656,469,409,576.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,469,409,576.64/937,263.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,410.91

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