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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,953.71, 1,294,380.64 and 508,233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,953.71, 1,294,380.64 and 508,233.72 is: 701,364.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,953.71 : 1,294,380.64 = 508,233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,953.71/1,294,380.64 = 508,233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,953.71x = 1,294,380.64 × 508,233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,953.71x = 657,847,887,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,847,887,763.18/937,953.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,364.99

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