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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,112.31, 1,294,596.09 and 508,392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,112.31, 1,294,596.09 and 508,392.44 is: 701,582.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,112.31 : 1,294,596.09 = 508,392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,112.31/1,294,596.09 = 508,392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,112.31x = 1,294,596.09 × 508,392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,112.31x = 658,162,863,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,162,863,000.64/938,112.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,582.16

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