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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,350.46, 1,176,935.80 and 357,841.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,350.46, 1,176,935.80 and 357,841.51 is: 536,265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,350.46 : 1,176,935.80 = 357,841.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,350.46/1,176,935.80 = 357,841.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,350.46x = 1,176,935.80 × 357,841.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,350.46x = 421,156,481,350.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,156,481,350.02/785,350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,265.66

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