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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,021.26, 1,188,346.57 and 603,096.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,021.26, 1,188,346.57 and 603,096.03 is: 831,403.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,021.26 : 1,188,346.57 = 603,096.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,021.26/1,188,346.57 = 603,096.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,021.26x = 1,188,346.57 × 603,096.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,021.26x = 716,687,097,123.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,687,097,123.38/862,021.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,403.04

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