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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,861.74, 1,294,247.43 and 508,153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,861.74, 1,294,247.43 and 508,153.50 is: 701,250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,861.74 : 1,294,247.43 = 508,153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,861.74/1,294,247.43 = 508,153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,861.74x = 1,294,247.43 × 508,153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,861.74x = 657,676,361,420.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,676,361,420.51/937,861.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,250.87

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