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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,755, 1,294,102.44 and 508,038.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,755, 1,294,102.44 and 508,038.12 is: 701,092.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,755 : 1,294,102.44 = 508,038.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,755/1,294,102.44 = 508,038.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,755x = 1,294,102.44 × 508,038.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,755x = 657,453,370,705.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,453,370,705.01/937,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,092.90

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