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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,324.24, 1,195,047.48 and 503,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,324.24, 1,195,047.48 and 503,708 is: 694,837.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,324.24 : 1,195,047.48 = 503,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,324.24/1,195,047.48 = 503,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,324.24x = 1,195,047.48 × 503,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,324.24x = 601,954,976,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,954,976,055.84/866,324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,837.97

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