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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,320.81, 1,195,042.78 and 503,704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,320.81, 1,195,042.78 and 503,704.60 is: 694,833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,320.81 : 1,195,042.78 = 503,704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,320.81/1,195,042.78 = 503,704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,320.81x = 1,195,042.78 × 503,704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,320.81x = 601,948,545,482.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,948,545,482.79/866,320.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,833.30

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