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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,323.24, 1,195,046.10 and 503,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,323.24, 1,195,046.10 and 503,707 is: 694,836.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,323.24 : 1,195,046.10 = 503,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,323.24/1,195,046.10 = 503,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,323.24x = 1,195,046.10 × 503,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,323.24x = 601,953,085,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,953,085,892.70/866,323.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,836.59

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