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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,185.26, 1,294,697.91 and 508,465.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,185.26, 1,294,697.91 and 508,465.29 is: 701,683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,185.26 : 1,294,697.91 = 508,465.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,185.26/1,294,697.91 = 508,465.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,185.26x = 1,294,697.91 × 508,465.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,185.26x = 658,308,948,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,308,948,270.54/938,185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,683.32

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