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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,361.34, 1,177,039.73 and 335,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,361.34, 1,177,039.73 and 335,085.60 is: 502,841.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,361.34 : 1,177,039.73 = 335,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,361.34/1,177,039.73 = 335,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,361.34x = 1,177,039.73 × 335,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,361.34x = 394,409,058,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,409,058,689.85/784,361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,841.02

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