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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,877.15, 1,294,266.06 and 508,157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,877.15, 1,294,266.06 and 508,157.17 is: 701,254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,877.15 : 1,294,266.06 = 508,157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,877.15/1,294,266.06 = 508,157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,877.15x = 1,294,266.06 × 508,157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,877.15x = 657,690,575,040.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,690,575,040.99/937,877.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,254.50

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