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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,247.88, 1,177,995.74 and 335,971.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,247.88, 1,177,995.74 and 335,971.66 is: 504,010.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,247.88 : 1,177,995.74 = 335,971.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,247.88/1,177,995.74 = 335,971.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,247.88x = 1,177,995.74 × 335,971.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,247.88x = 395,773,184,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,773,184,240.73/785,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,010.51

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