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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,974.90, 1,294,409.87 and 508,255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,974.90, 1,294,409.87 and 508,255.83 is: 701,395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,974.90 : 1,294,409.87 = 508,255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,974.90/1,294,409.87 = 508,255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,974.90x = 1,294,409.87 × 508,255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,974.90x = 657,891,362,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,891,362,201.72/937,974.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,395.48

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