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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,096.40, 1,177,798.20 and 335,816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,096.40, 1,177,798.20 and 335,816.40 is: 503,790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,096.40 : 1,177,798.20 = 335,816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,096.40/1,177,798.20 = 335,816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,096.40x = 1,177,798.20 × 335,816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,096.40x = 395,523,951,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,523,951,450.48/785,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,790.30

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