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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,806.51, 1,294,174.23 and 508,086.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,806.51, 1,294,174.23 and 508,086.65 is: 701,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,806.51 : 1,294,174.23 = 508,086.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,806.51/1,294,174.23 = 508,086.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,806.51x = 1,294,174.23 × 508,086.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,806.51x = 657,552,642,566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,552,642,566.16/937,806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,160.25

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