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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,417.52, 1,293,629.75 and 507,687.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,417.52, 1,293,629.75 and 507,687.82 is: 700,605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,417.52 : 1,293,629.75 = 507,687.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,417.52/1,293,629.75 = 507,687.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,417.52x = 1,293,629.75 × 507,687.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,417.52x = 656,760,067,664.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,760,067,664.65/937,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,605.71

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