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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,231.26, 1,294,758.36 and 508,511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,231.26, 1,294,758.36 and 508,511.26 is: 701,745.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,231.26 : 1,294,758.36 = 508,511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,231.26/1,294,758.36 = 508,511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,231.26x = 1,294,758.36 × 508,511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,231.26x = 658,399,205,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,399,205,039.13/938,231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,745.12

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