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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,895.76, 1,294,294.34 and 508,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,895.76, 1,294,294.34 and 508,187.52 is: 701,297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,895.76 : 1,294,294.34 = 508,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,895.76/1,294,294.34 = 508,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,895.76x = 1,294,294.34 × 508,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,895.76x = 657,744,230,794.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,744,230,794.64/937,895.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,297.80

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