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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,409.04, 1,178,152.44 and 224,526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,409.04, 1,178,152.44 and 224,526.16 is: 336,800.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,409.04 : 1,178,152.44 = 224,526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,409.04/1,178,152.44 = 224,526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,409.04x = 1,178,152.44 × 224,526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,409.04x = 264,526,043,247.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,526,043,247.83/785,409.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,800.35

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