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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,832.32, 1,295,588.94 and 509,112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,832.32, 1,295,588.94 and 509,112.33 is: 702,575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,832.32 : 1,295,588.94 = 509,112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,832.32/1,295,588.94 = 509,112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,832.32x = 1,295,588.94 × 509,112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,832.32x = 659,600,303,965.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,600,303,965.63/938,832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,575.20

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