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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,806.55, 1,294,174.32 and 508,086.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,806.55, 1,294,174.32 and 508,086.68 is: 701,160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,806.55 : 1,294,174.32 = 508,086.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,806.55/1,294,174.32 = 508,086.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,806.55x = 1,294,174.32 × 508,086.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,806.55x = 657,552,727,119.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,552,727,119.19/937,806.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,160.31

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