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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,025.10, 1,177,252.08 and 335,778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,025.10, 1,177,252.08 and 335,778.82 is: 503,546.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,025.10 : 1,177,252.08 = 335,778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,025.10/1,177,252.08 = 335,778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,025.10x = 1,177,252.08 × 335,778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,025.10x = 395,296,314,264.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,296,314,264.95/785,025.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,546.08

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