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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,715.36, 1,294,042.92 and 507,994.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,715.36, 1,294,042.92 and 507,994.16 is: 701,029.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,715.36 : 1,294,042.92 = 507,994.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,715.36/1,294,042.92 = 507,994.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,715.36x = 1,294,042.92 × 507,994.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,715.36x = 657,366,246,149.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,366,246,149.35/937,715.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,029.62

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