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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,795.92, 1,294,159.65 and 508,076.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,795.92, 1,294,159.65 and 508,076.06 is: 701,145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,795.92 : 1,294,159.65 = 508,076.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,795.92/1,294,159.65 = 508,076.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,795.92x = 1,294,159.65 × 508,076.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,795.92x = 657,531,535,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,531,535,982.98/937,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,145.66

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