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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,294.22, 1,294,847.40 and 508,574.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,294.22, 1,294,847.40 and 508,574.24 is: 701,833.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,294.22 : 1,294,847.40 = 508,574.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,294.22/1,294,847.40 = 508,574.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,294.22x = 1,294,847.40 × 508,574.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,294.22x = 658,526,032,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,526,032,370.98/938,294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,833.20

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