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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,337.23, 1,294,907.57 and 508,615.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,337.23, 1,294,907.57 and 508,615.43 is: 701,890.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,337.23 : 1,294,907.57 = 508,615.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,337.23/1,294,907.57 = 508,615.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,337.23x = 1,294,907.57 × 508,615.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,337.23x = 658,609,961,508.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,609,961,508.19/938,337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,890.48

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