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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,629.57, 1,293,935.04 and 507,909.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,629.57, 1,293,935.04 and 507,909.72 is: 700,918.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,629.57 : 1,293,935.04 = 507,909.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,629.57/1,293,935.04 = 507,909.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,629.57x = 1,293,935.04 × 507,909.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,629.57x = 657,202,183,864.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,202,183,864.59/937,629.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,918.79

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