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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,725.48, 1,294,059.60 and 508,016.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,725.48, 1,294,059.60 and 508,016.52 is: 701,061.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,725.48 : 1,294,059.60 = 508,016.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,725.48/1,294,059.60 = 508,016.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,725.48x = 1,294,059.60 × 508,016.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,725.48x = 657,403,654,664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,403,654,664.59/937,725.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,061.95

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