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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,894.76, 1,294,292.96 and 508,186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,894.76, 1,294,292.96 and 508,186.52 is: 701,296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,894.76 : 1,294,292.96 = 508,186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,894.76/1,294,292.96 = 508,186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,894.76x = 1,294,292.96 × 508,186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,894.76x = 657,742,235,202.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,742,235,202.90/937,894.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,296.42

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