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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,606.40, 1,295,274.24 and 508,885.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,606.40, 1,295,274.24 and 508,885.20 is: 702,260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,606.40 : 1,295,274.24 = 508,885.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,606.40/1,295,274.24 = 508,885.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,606.40x = 1,295,274.24 × 508,885.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,606.40x = 659,145,890,677.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,145,890,677.25/938,606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,260.17

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