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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,149.09, 1,294,650.35 and 508,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,149.09, 1,294,650.35 and 508,429.20 is: 701,634.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,149.09 : 1,294,650.35 = 508,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,149.09/1,294,650.35 = 508,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,149.09x = 1,294,650.35 × 508,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,149.09x = 658,238,041,730.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,238,041,730.22/938,149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,634.79

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