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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,322.24, 1,195,044.71 and 503,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,322.24, 1,195,044.71 and 503,706 is: 694,835.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,322.24 : 1,195,044.71 = 503,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,322.24/1,195,044.71 = 503,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,322.24x = 1,195,044.71 × 503,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,322.24x = 601,951,190,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,951,190,695.26/866,322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,835.20

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