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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,565.16, 1,293,839.34 and 507,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,565.16, 1,293,839.34 and 507,844.20 is: 700,824.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,565.16 : 1,293,839.34 = 507,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,565.16/1,293,839.34 = 507,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,565.16x = 1,293,839.34 × 507,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,565.16x = 657,068,804,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,068,804,550.83/937,565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,824.68

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