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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,047.70, 1,287,071.55 and 503,753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,047.70, 1,287,071.55 and 503,753.70 is: 755,630.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,047.70 : 1,287,071.55 = 503,753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,047.70/1,287,071.55 = 503,753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,047.70x = 1,287,071.55 × 503,753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,047.70x = 648,367,055,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,367,055,477.24/858,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,630.55

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