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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,219.19, 1,193,995.69 and 502,855.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,219.19, 1,193,995.69 and 502,855.16 is: 693,936.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,219.19 : 1,193,995.69 = 502,855.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,219.19/1,193,995.69 = 502,855.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,219.19x = 1,193,995.69 × 502,855.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,219.19x = 600,406,886,507.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,406,886,507.14/865,219.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,936.17

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