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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,792.82, 1,294,155.45 and 508,072.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,792.82, 1,294,155.45 and 508,072.95 is: 701,141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,792.82 : 1,294,155.45 = 508,072.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,792.82/1,294,155.45 = 508,072.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,792.82x = 1,294,155.45 × 508,072.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,792.82x = 657,525,377,240.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,525,377,240.08/937,792.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,141.41

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