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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,363.64, 1,176,955.49 and 357,854.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,363.64, 1,176,955.49 and 357,854.69 is: 536,285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,363.64 : 1,176,955.49 = 357,854.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,363.64/1,176,955.49 = 357,854.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,363.64x = 1,176,955.49 × 357,854.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,363.64x = 421,179,034,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,179,034,343.70/785,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,285.38

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