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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,209.84, 1,294,724.46 and 508,485.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,209.84, 1,294,724.46 and 508,485.40 is: 701,707.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,209.84 : 1,294,724.46 = 508,485.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,209.84/1,294,724.46 = 508,485.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,209.84x = 1,294,724.46 × 508,485.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,209.84x = 658,348,484,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,348,484,932.88/938,209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,707.08

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