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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,417.72, 1,195,176.26 and 503,801.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,417.72, 1,195,176.26 and 503,801.64 is: 694,967.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,417.72 : 1,195,176.26 = 503,801.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,417.72/1,195,176.26 = 503,801.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,417.72x = 1,195,176.26 × 503,801.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,417.72x = 602,131,759,877.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,131,759,877.07/866,417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,967.04

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