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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,362.30, 1,175,152.80 and 334,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,362.30, 1,175,152.80 and 334,079.60 is: 501,166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,362.30 : 1,175,152.80 = 334,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,362.30/1,175,152.80 = 334,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,362.30x = 1,175,152.80 × 334,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,362.30x = 392,594,577,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,594,577,362.88/783,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,166.03

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