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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,662.23, 1,293,977.85 and 507,942.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,662.23, 1,293,977.85 and 507,942.36 is: 700,962.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,662.23 : 1,293,977.85 = 507,942.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,662.23/1,293,977.85 = 507,942.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,662.23x = 1,293,977.85 × 507,942.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,662.23x = 657,266,162,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,266,162,916.73/937,662.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,962.61

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