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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,127.40, 1,177,844.70 and 335,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,127.40, 1,177,844.70 and 335,847.40 is: 503,836.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,127.40 : 1,177,844.70 = 335,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,127.40/1,177,844.70 = 335,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,127.40x = 1,177,844.70 × 335,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,127.40x = 395,576,080,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,576,080,098.78/785,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,836.80

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