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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,377.84, 1,293,574.14 and 507,648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,377.84, 1,293,574.14 and 507,648 is: 700,550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,377.84 : 1,293,574.14 = 507,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,377.84/1,293,574.14 = 507,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,377.84x = 1,293,574.14 × 507,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,377.84x = 656,680,325,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,680,325,022.72/937,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,550.30

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