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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,832.53, 1,295,589.23 and 509,112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,832.53, 1,295,589.23 and 509,112.54 is: 702,575.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,832.53 : 1,295,589.23 = 509,112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,832.53/1,295,589.23 = 509,112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,832.53x = 1,295,589.23 × 509,112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,832.53x = 659,600,723,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,600,723,045.55/938,832.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,575.49

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