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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,243.58, 1,176,981.93 and 335,738.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,243.58, 1,176,981.93 and 335,738.94 is: 503,230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,243.58 : 1,176,981.93 = 335,738.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,243.58/1,176,981.93 = 335,738.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,243.58x = 1,176,981.93 × 335,738.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,243.58x = 395,158,665,577.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,158,665,577.35/785,243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,230.69

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