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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,537.38, 1,293,801.63 and 507,817.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,537.38, 1,293,801.63 and 507,817.51 is: 700,788.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,537.38 : 1,293,801.63 = 507,817.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,537.38/1,293,801.63 = 507,817.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,537.38x = 1,293,801.63 × 507,817.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,537.38x = 657,015,122,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,015,122,180.54/937,537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,788.19

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