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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,184.84, 1,294,689.96 and 508,460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,184.84, 1,294,689.96 and 508,460.40 is: 701,672.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,184.84 : 1,294,689.96 = 508,460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,184.84/1,294,689.96 = 508,460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,184.84x = 1,294,689.96 × 508,460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,184.84x = 658,298,574,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,298,574,937.58/938,184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,672.58

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