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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,304.26, 1,177,956.39 and 224,338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,304.26, 1,177,956.39 and 224,338.76 is: 336,508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,304.26 : 1,177,956.39 = 224,338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,304.26/1,177,956.39 = 224,338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,304.26x = 1,177,956.39 × 224,338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,304.26x = 264,261,275,235.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,261,275,235.50/785,304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,508.14

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