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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,767.24, 1,294,117.02 and 508,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,767.24, 1,294,117.02 and 508,059 is: 701,120.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,767.24 : 1,294,117.02 = 508,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,767.24/1,294,117.02 = 508,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,767.24x = 1,294,117.02 × 508,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,767.24x = 657,487,799,064.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,487,799,064.18/937,767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,120.46

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