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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,637.72, 1,258,059.63 and 503,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,637.72, 1,258,059.63 and 503,736 is: 695,155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,637.72 : 1,258,059.63 = 503,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,637.72/1,258,059.63 = 503,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,637.72x = 1,258,059.63 × 503,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,637.72x = 633,729,925,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,729,925,777.68/911,637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,155.45

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