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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,186.26, 1,294,699.28 and 508,466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,186.26, 1,294,699.28 and 508,466.28 is: 701,684.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,186.26 : 1,294,699.28 = 508,466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,186.26/1,294,699.28 = 508,466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,186.26x = 1,294,699.28 × 508,466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,186.26x = 658,310,926,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,310,926,620.28/938,186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,684.68

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