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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,414.72, 1,195,172.12 and 503,798.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,414.72, 1,195,172.12 and 503,798.64 is: 694,962.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,414.72 : 1,195,172.12 = 503,798.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,414.72/1,195,172.12 = 503,798.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,414.72x = 1,195,172.12 × 503,798.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,414.72x = 602,126,088,621.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,126,088,621.92/866,414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,962.90

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