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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,643.40, 1,293,947.79 and 507,923.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,643.40, 1,293,947.79 and 507,923.43 is: 700,934.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,643.40 : 1,293,947.79 = 507,923.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,643.40/1,293,947.79 = 507,923.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,643.40x = 1,293,947.79 × 507,923.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,643.40x = 657,226,399,737.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,226,399,737.72/937,643.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,934.28

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