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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,917.96, 1,294,322.40 and 508,198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,917.96, 1,294,322.40 and 508,198.14 is: 701,311.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,917.96 : 1,294,322.40 = 508,198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,917.96/1,294,322.40 = 508,198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,917.96x = 1,294,322.40 × 508,198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,917.96x = 657,772,236,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,772,236,240.34/937,917.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,311.06

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