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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,319.37, 1,195,040.76 and 503,703.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,319.37, 1,195,040.76 and 503,703.15 is: 694,831.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,319.37 : 1,195,040.76 = 503,703.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,319.37/1,195,040.76 = 503,703.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,319.37x = 1,195,040.76 × 503,703.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,319.37x = 601,945,795,190.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,945,795,190.39/866,319.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,831.28

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