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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,864.97, 1,177,811.01 and 336,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,864.97, 1,177,811.01 and 336,056.72 is: 503,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,864.97 : 1,177,811.01 = 336,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,864.97/1,177,811.01 = 336,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,864.97x = 1,177,811.01 × 336,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,864.97x = 395,811,298,911.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,811,298,911.43/785,864.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,663.24

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