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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,688.41, 1,294,010.61 and 507,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,688.41, 1,294,010.61 and 507,970.24 is: 700,999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,688.41 : 1,294,010.61 = 507,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,688.41/1,294,010.61 = 507,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,688.41x = 1,294,010.61 × 507,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,688.41x = 657,318,880,124.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,318,880,124.25/937,688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,999.26

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