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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,224.62, 1,177,960.86 and 335,948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,224.62, 1,177,960.86 and 335,948.40 is: 503,975.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,224.62 : 1,177,960.86 = 335,948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,224.62/1,177,960.86 = 335,948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,224.62x = 1,177,960.86 × 335,948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,224.62x = 395,734,066,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,734,066,179.62/785,224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,975.62

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