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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,187.34, 1,294,693.41 and 508,462.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,187.34, 1,294,693.41 and 508,462.90 is: 701,676.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,187.34 : 1,294,693.41 = 508,462.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,187.34/1,294,693.41 = 508,462.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,187.34x = 1,294,693.41 × 508,462.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,187.34x = 658,303,565,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,303,565,859.49/938,187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,676.03

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