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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,690.03, 1,295,379.74 and 508,960.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,690.03, 1,295,379.74 and 508,960.94 is: 702,359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,690.03 : 1,295,379.74 = 508,960.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,690.03/1,295,379.74 = 508,960.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,690.03x = 1,295,379.74 × 508,960.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,690.03x = 659,297,684,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,297,684,922.86/938,690.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,359.31

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