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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,780.24, 1,294,134.96 and 508,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,780.24, 1,294,134.96 and 508,072 is: 701,138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,780.24 : 1,294,134.96 = 508,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,780.24/1,294,134.96 = 508,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,780.24x = 1,294,134.96 × 508,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,780.24x = 657,513,737,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,513,737,397.12/937,780.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,138.40

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