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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,244.37, 1,177,990.49 and 335,968.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,244.37, 1,177,990.49 and 335,968.15 is: 504,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,244.37 : 1,177,990.49 = 335,968.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,244.37/1,177,990.49 = 335,968.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,244.37x = 1,177,990.49 × 335,968.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,244.37x = 395,767,285,642.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,767,285,642.89/785,244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,005.25

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