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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,327.37, 1,195,051.80 and 503,711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,327.37, 1,195,051.80 and 503,711.16 is: 694,842.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,327.37 : 1,195,051.80 = 503,711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,327.37/1,195,051.80 = 503,711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,327.37x = 1,195,051.80 × 503,711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,327.37x = 601,960,928,438.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,960,928,438.09/866,327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,842.33

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