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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,337.39, 1,195,065.63 and 503,721.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,337.39, 1,195,065.63 and 503,721.14 is: 694,856.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,337.39 : 1,195,065.63 = 503,721.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,337.39/1,195,065.63 = 503,721.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,337.39x = 1,195,065.63 × 503,721.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,337.39x = 601,979,815,543.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,979,815,543.09/866,337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,856.09

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