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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,673.03, 1,288,013.99 and 503,437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,673.03, 1,288,013.99 and 503,437.94 is: 755,159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,673.03 : 1,288,013.99 = 503,437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,673.03/1,288,013.99 = 503,437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,673.03x = 1,288,013.99 × 503,437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,673.03x = 648,435,107,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,435,107,813.48/858,673.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,159.51

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