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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,226.37, 1,177,963.49 and 335,950.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,226.37, 1,177,963.49 and 335,950.15 is: 503,978.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,226.37 : 1,177,963.49 = 335,950.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,226.37/1,177,963.49 = 335,950.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,226.37x = 1,177,963.49 × 335,950.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,226.37x = 395,737,011,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,737,011,160.02/785,226.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,978.25

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