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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,327.38, 1,294,894.55 and 508,609.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,327.38, 1,294,894.55 and 508,609.22 is: 701,882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,327.38 : 1,294,894.55 = 508,609.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,327.38/1,294,894.55 = 508,609.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,327.38x = 1,294,894.55 × 508,609.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,327.38x = 658,595,301,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,595,301,854.80/938,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,882.22

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