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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,806.30, 1,294,173.98 and 508,086.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,806.30, 1,294,173.98 and 508,086.43 is: 701,159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,806.30 : 1,294,173.98 = 508,086.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,806.30/1,294,173.98 = 508,086.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,806.30x = 1,294,173.98 × 508,086.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,806.30x = 657,552,228,285.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,552,228,285.79/937,806.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,159.96

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