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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,799.94, 1,294,165.29 and 508,080.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,799.94, 1,294,165.29 and 508,080.09 is: 701,151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,799.94 : 1,294,165.29 = 508,080.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,799.94/1,294,165.29 = 508,080.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,799.94x = 1,294,165.29 × 508,080.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,799.94x = 657,539,617,018.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,539,617,018.08/937,799.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,151.27

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