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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,268.76, 1,293,431.58 and 507,549.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,268.76, 1,293,431.58 and 507,549.36 is: 700,418.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,268.76 : 1,293,431.58 = 507,549.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,268.76/1,293,431.58 = 507,549.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,268.76x = 1,293,431.58 × 507,549.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,268.76x = 656,480,370,632.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,480,370,632.79/937,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,418.49

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