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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,003.67, 1,177,506.72 and 224,038.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,003.67, 1,177,506.72 and 224,038.17 is: 336,057.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,003.67 : 1,177,506.72 = 224,038.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,003.67/1,177,506.72 = 224,038.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,003.67x = 1,177,506.72 × 224,038.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,003.67x = 263,806,450,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,806,450,711.50/785,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,057.60

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