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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,004.80, 1,177,152.96 and 223,905.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,004.80, 1,177,152.96 and 223,905.92 is: 335,757.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,004.80 : 1,177,152.96 = 223,905.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,004.80/1,177,152.96 = 223,905.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,004.80x = 1,177,152.96 × 223,905.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,004.80x = 263,571,516,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,571,516,489.52/785,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,757.84

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