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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,893.26, 1,294,290.89 and 508,185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,893.26, 1,294,290.89 and 508,185.02 is: 701,294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,893.26 : 1,294,290.89 = 508,185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,893.26/1,294,290.89 = 508,185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,893.26x = 1,294,290.89 × 508,185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,893.26x = 657,739,241,820.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,739,241,820.47/937,893.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,294.35

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