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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,270.51, 1,293,434 and 507,551.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,270.51, 1,293,434 and 507,551.11 is: 700,420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,270.51 : 1,293,434 = 507,551.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,270.51/1,293,434 = 507,551.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,270.51x = 1,293,434 × 507,551.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,270.51x = 656,483,862,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,483,862,411.74/937,270.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,420.91

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