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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,727.33, 1,177,604.97 and 335,919.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,727.33, 1,177,604.97 and 335,919.54 is: 503,457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,727.33 : 1,177,604.97 = 335,919.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,727.33/1,177,604.97 = 335,919.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,727.33x = 1,177,604.97 × 335,919.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,727.33x = 395,580,519,824.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,580,519,824.11/785,727.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,457.76

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