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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,691.02, 1,294,012.26 and 507,972.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,691.02, 1,294,012.26 and 507,972.88 is: 701,001.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,691.02 : 1,294,012.26 = 507,972.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,691.02/1,294,012.26 = 507,972.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,691.02x = 1,294,012.26 × 507,972.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,691.02x = 657,323,134,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,323,134,467.51/937,691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,001.84

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