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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,802.94, 1,294,169.31 and 508,083.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,802.94, 1,294,169.31 and 508,083.09 is: 701,155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,802.94 : 1,294,169.31 = 508,083.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,802.94/1,294,169.31 = 508,083.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,802.94x = 1,294,169.31 × 508,083.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,802.94x = 657,545,542,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,545,542,007.97/937,802.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,155.34

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