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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,608.59, 1,293,906.07 and 507,888.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,608.59, 1,293,906.07 and 507,888.72 is: 700,889.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,608.59 : 1,293,906.07 = 507,888.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,608.59/1,293,906.07 = 507,888.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,608.59x = 1,293,906.07 × 507,888.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,608.59x = 657,160,297,692.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,160,297,692.53/937,608.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,889.80

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