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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,775.34, 1,294,131.31 and 508,055.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,775.34, 1,294,131.31 and 508,055.45 is: 701,117.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,775.34 : 1,294,131.31 = 508,055.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,775.34/1,294,131.31 = 508,055.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,775.34x = 1,294,131.31 × 508,055.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,775.34x = 657,490,457,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,490,457,320.34/937,775.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,117.24

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