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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,801.80, 1,294,167.75 and 508,081.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,801.80, 1,294,167.75 and 508,081.92 is: 701,153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,801.80 : 1,294,167.75 = 508,081.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,801.80/1,294,167.75 = 508,081.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,801.80x = 1,294,167.75 × 508,081.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,801.80x = 657,543,235,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,543,235,222.08/937,801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,153.74

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