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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,625.08, 1,162,836.43 and 503,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,625.08, 1,162,836.43 and 503,123 is: 694,317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,625.08 : 1,162,836.43 = 503,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,625.08/1,162,836.43 = 503,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,625.08x = 1,162,836.43 × 503,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,625.08x = 585,049,753,170.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,049,753,170.89/842,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,317.99

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