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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,200.23, 1,294,722.72 and 508,487.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,200.23, 1,294,722.72 and 508,487.54 is: 701,716.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,200.23 : 1,294,722.72 = 508,487.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,200.23/1,294,722.72 = 508,487.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,200.23x = 1,294,722.72 × 508,487.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,200.23x = 658,350,364,401.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,350,364,401.30/938,200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,716.27

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