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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,892.76, 1,294,290.20 and 508,184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,892.76, 1,294,290.20 and 508,184.52 is: 701,293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,892.76 : 1,294,290.20 = 508,184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,892.76/1,294,290.20 = 508,184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,892.76x = 1,294,290.20 × 508,184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,892.76x = 657,738,244,027.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,738,244,027.70/937,892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,293.66

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