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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,626.08, 1,162,837.81 and 503,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,626.08, 1,162,837.81 and 503,124 is: 694,319.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,626.08 : 1,162,837.81 = 503,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,626.08/1,162,837.81 = 503,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,626.08x = 1,162,837.81 × 503,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,626.08x = 585,051,610,318.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,051,610,318.44/842,626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,319.37

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