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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,744.32, 1,294,079.99 and 508,021.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,744.32, 1,294,079.99 and 508,021.37 is: 701,065.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,744.32 : 1,294,079.99 = 508,021.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,744.32/1,294,079.99 = 508,021.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,744.32x = 1,294,079.99 × 508,021.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,744.32x = 657,420,280,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,420,280,398.88/937,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,065.60

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