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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,334.38, 1,195,061.49 and 503,718.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,334.38, 1,195,061.49 and 503,718.12 is: 694,851.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,334.38 : 1,195,061.49 = 503,718.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,334.38/1,195,061.49 = 503,718.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,334.38x = 1,195,061.49 × 503,718.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,334.38x = 601,974,127,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,974,127,027.20/866,334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,851.95

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