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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,181.34, 1,294,655.46 and 508,452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,181.34, 1,294,655.46 and 508,452.26 is: 701,645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,181.34 : 1,294,655.46 = 508,452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,181.34/1,294,655.46 = 508,452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,181.34x = 1,294,655.46 × 508,452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,181.34x = 658,270,494,558.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,270,494,558.34/938,181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,645.26

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