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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,048.03, 1,196,928 and 504,339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,048.03, 1,196,928 and 504,339.75 is: 696,222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,048.03 : 1,196,928 = 504,339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,048.03/1,196,928 = 504,339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,048.03x = 1,196,928 × 504,339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,048.03x = 603,658,368,288
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,658,368,288/867,048.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,222.52

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