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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,889.01, 1,294,287.93 and 508,169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,889.01, 1,294,287.93 and 508,169.12 is: 701,273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,889.01 : 1,294,287.93 = 508,169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,889.01/1,294,287.93 = 508,169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,889.01x = 1,294,287.93 × 508,169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,889.01x = 657,717,158,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,717,158,414.72/937,889.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,273.98

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