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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,336.88, 1,195,064.92 and 503,720.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,336.88, 1,195,064.92 and 503,720.68 is: 694,855.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,336.88 : 1,195,064.92 = 503,720.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,336.88/1,195,064.92 = 503,720.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,336.88x = 1,195,064.92 × 503,720.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,336.88x = 601,978,914,146.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,978,914,146.55/866,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,855.46

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