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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,656.38, 1,293,969.24 and 507,935.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,656.38, 1,293,969.24 and 507,935.48 is: 700,952.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,656.38 : 1,293,969.24 = 507,935.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,656.38/1,293,969.24 = 507,935.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,656.38x = 1,293,969.24 × 507,935.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,656.38x = 657,252,887,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,252,887,024.64/937,656.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,952.82

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