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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,350.96, 1,176,936.55 and 357,842.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,350.96, 1,176,936.55 and 357,842.01 is: 536,266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,350.96 : 1,176,936.55 = 357,842.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,350.96/1,176,936.55 = 357,842.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,350.96x = 1,176,936.55 × 357,842.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,350.96x = 421,157,340,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,157,340,694.47/785,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,266.41

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