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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,607.09, 1,293,904 and 507,887.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,607.09, 1,293,904 and 507,887.22 is: 700,887.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,607.09 : 1,293,904 = 507,887.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,607.09/1,293,904 = 507,887.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,607.09x = 1,293,904 × 507,887.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,607.09x = 657,157,305,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,157,305,506.88/937,607.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,887.73

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