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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,687.41, 1,294,009.23 and 507,969.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,687.41, 1,294,009.23 and 507,969.24 is: 700,997.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,687.41 : 1,294,009.23 = 507,969.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,687.41/1,294,009.23 = 507,969.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,687.41x = 1,294,009.23 × 507,969.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,687.41x = 657,316,885,116.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,316,885,116.09/937,687.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,997.88

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