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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,119.73, 1,294,606.33 and 508,399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,119.73, 1,294,606.33 and 508,399.84 is: 701,592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,119.73 : 1,294,606.33 = 508,399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,119.73/1,294,606.33 = 508,399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,119.73x = 1,294,606.33 × 508,399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,119.73x = 658,177,651,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,177,651,382.25/938,119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,592.38

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