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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,142.32, 1,294,633.14 and 508,433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,142.32, 1,294,633.14 and 508,433 is: 701,635.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,142.32 : 1,294,633.14 = 508,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,142.32/1,294,633.14 = 508,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,142.32x = 1,294,633.14 × 508,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,142.32x = 658,234,211,269.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,234,211,269.62/938,142.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,635.77

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