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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,335.55, 1,294,905.23 and 508,613.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,335.55, 1,294,905.23 and 508,613.73 is: 701,888.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,335.55 : 1,294,905.23 = 508,613.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,335.55/1,294,905.23 = 508,613.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,335.55x = 1,294,905.23 × 508,613.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,335.55x = 658,606,576,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,606,576,483.74/938,335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,888.13

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