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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,795.79, 1,294,159.48 and 508,075.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,795.79, 1,294,159.48 and 508,075.93 is: 701,145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,795.79 : 1,294,159.48 = 508,075.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,795.79/1,294,159.48 = 508,075.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,795.79x = 1,294,159.48 × 508,075.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,795.79x = 657,531,281,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,531,281,716.83/937,795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,145.48

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