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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,651.56, 1,295,327.10 and 508,930.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,651.56, 1,295,327.10 and 508,930.36 is: 702,317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,651.56 : 1,295,327.10 = 508,930.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,651.56/1,295,327.10 = 508,930.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,651.56x = 1,295,327.10 × 508,930.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,651.56x = 659,231,287,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,231,287,320.76/938,651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,317.36

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