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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,670.40, 1,293,988.32 and 507,949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,670.40, 1,293,988.32 and 507,949.20 is: 700,971.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,670.40 : 1,293,988.32 = 507,949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,670.40/1,293,988.32 = 507,949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,670.40x = 1,293,988.32 × 507,949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,670.40x = 657,280,331,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,280,331,953.34/937,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,971.61

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