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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,992.40, 1,294,430.70 and 508,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,992.40, 1,294,430.70 and 508,272.52 is: 701,416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,992.40 : 1,294,430.70 = 508,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,992.40/1,294,430.70 = 508,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,992.40x = 1,294,430.70 × 508,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,992.40x = 657,923,553,854.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,923,553,854.36/937,992.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,416.72

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