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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,749, 1,294,094.16 and 508,032.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,749, 1,294,094.16 and 508,032.12 is: 701,084.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,749 : 1,294,094.16 = 508,032.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,749/1,294,094.16 = 508,032.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,749x = 1,294,094.16 × 508,032.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,749x = 657,441,399,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,441,399,584.42/937,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,084.62

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