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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,336.23, 1,294,906.18 and 508,614.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,336.23, 1,294,906.18 and 508,614.42 is: 701,889.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,336.23 : 1,294,906.18 = 508,614.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,336.23/1,294,906.18 = 508,614.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,336.23x = 1,294,906.18 × 508,614.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,336.23x = 658,607,955,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,607,955,695.12/938,336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,889.09

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