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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,580.52, 1,178,173.02 and 224,617.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,580.52, 1,178,173.02 and 224,617.96 is: 336,870.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,580.52 : 1,178,173.02 = 224,617.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,580.52/1,178,173.02 = 224,617.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,580.52x = 1,178,173.02 × 224,617.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,580.52x = 264,638,820,279.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,638,820,279.44/785,580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,870.40

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