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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,111.91, 1,294,595.56 and 508,392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,111.91, 1,294,595.56 and 508,392.04 is: 701,581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,111.91 : 1,294,595.56 = 508,392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,111.91/1,294,595.56 = 508,392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,111.91x = 1,294,595.56 × 508,392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,111.91x = 658,162,080,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,162,080,735.65/938,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,581.63

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