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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,382.11, 1,176,983.06 and 357,873.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,382.11, 1,176,983.06 and 357,873.15 is: 536,313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,382.11 : 1,176,983.06 = 357,873.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,382.11/1,176,983.06 = 357,873.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,382.11x = 1,176,983.06 × 357,873.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,382.11x = 421,210,633,389.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,210,633,389.47/785,382.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,313.00

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