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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,003.79, 1,191,033.59 and 518,951.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,003.79, 1,191,033.59 and 518,951.43 is: 716,206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,003.79 : 1,191,033.59 = 518,951.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,003.79/1,191,033.59 = 518,951.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,003.79x = 1,191,033.59 × 518,951.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,003.79x = 618,088,582,113.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,088,582,113.78/863,003.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,206.10

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