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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,350.11, 1,294,888.44 and 508,621.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,350.11, 1,294,888.44 and 508,621.01 is: 701,878.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,350.11 : 1,294,888.44 = 508,621.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,350.11/1,294,888.44 = 508,621.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,350.11x = 1,294,888.44 × 508,621.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,350.11x = 658,607,459,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,607,459,715.68/938,350.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,878.17

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