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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,799.93, 1,294,165.17 and 508,080.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,799.93, 1,294,165.17 and 508,080.06 is: 701,151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,799.93 : 1,294,165.17 = 508,080.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,799.93/1,294,165.17 = 508,080.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,799.93x = 1,294,165.17 × 508,080.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,799.93x = 657,539,517,223.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,539,517,223.51/937,799.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,151.17

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