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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,687.91, 1,294,009.92 and 507,969.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,687.91, 1,294,009.92 and 507,969.74 is: 700,998.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,687.91 : 1,294,009.92 = 507,969.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,687.91/1,294,009.92 = 507,969.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,687.91x = 1,294,009.92 × 507,969.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,687.91x = 657,317,882,619.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,317,882,619.82/937,687.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,998.57

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