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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,864.74, 1,294,251.56 and 508,156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,864.74, 1,294,251.56 and 508,156.50 is: 701,255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,864.74 : 1,294,251.56 = 508,156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,864.74/1,294,251.56 = 508,156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,864.74x = 1,294,251.56 × 508,156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,864.74x = 657,682,342,849.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,682,342,849.14/937,864.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,255.00

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