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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,799.67, 1,294,164.83 and 508,079.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,799.67, 1,294,164.83 and 508,079.82 is: 701,150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,799.67 : 1,294,164.83 = 508,079.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,799.67/1,294,164.83 = 508,079.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,799.67x = 1,294,164.83 × 508,079.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,799.67x = 657,539,033,876.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,539,033,876.73/937,799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,150.85

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