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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,486.25, 1,295,103.33 and 508,755.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,486.25, 1,295,103.33 and 508,755.33 is: 702,078.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,486.25 : 1,295,103.33 = 508,755.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,486.25/1,295,103.33 = 508,755.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,486.25x = 1,295,103.33 × 508,755.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,486.25x = 658,890,722,038.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,890,722,038.25/938,486.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,078.18

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