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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,320.50, 1,195,042.32 and 503,704.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,320.50, 1,195,042.32 and 503,704.27 is: 694,832.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,320.50 : 1,195,042.32 = 503,704.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,320.50/1,195,042.32 = 503,704.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,320.50x = 1,195,042.32 × 503,704.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,320.50x = 601,947,919,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,947,919,414.71/866,320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,832.82

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