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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,338.55, 1,294,909.37 and 508,616.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,338.55, 1,294,909.37 and 508,616.73 is: 701,892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,338.55 : 1,294,909.37 = 508,616.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,338.55/1,294,909.37 = 508,616.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,338.55x = 1,294,909.37 × 508,616.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,338.55x = 658,612,566,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,612,566,872.68/938,338.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,892.27

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