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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,201.84, 1,177,777.64 and 330,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,201.84, 1,177,777.64 and 330,034.24 is: 495,040.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,201.84 : 1,177,777.64 = 330,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,201.84/1,177,777.64 = 330,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,201.84x = 1,177,777.64 × 330,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,201.84x = 388,706,948,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,706,948,306.39/785,201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,040.80

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