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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,335.04, 1,294,904.54 and 508,613.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,335.04, 1,294,904.54 and 508,613.23 is: 701,887.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,335.04 : 1,294,904.54 = 508,613.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,335.04/1,294,904.54 = 508,613.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,335.04x = 1,294,904.54 × 508,613.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,335.04x = 658,605,580,631.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,605,580,631.06/938,335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,887.44

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