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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,285.26, 1,293,454.36 and 507,565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,285.26, 1,293,454.36 and 507,565.86 is: 700,441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,285.26 : 1,293,454.36 = 507,565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,285.26/1,293,454.36 = 507,565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,285.26x = 1,293,454.36 × 507,565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,285.26x = 656,513,274,604.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,513,274,604.15/937,285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,441.27

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