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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,893.79, 1,179,298.11 and 330,452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,893.79, 1,179,298.11 and 330,452.07 is: 495,870.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,893.79 : 1,179,298.11 = 330,452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,893.79/1,179,298.11 = 330,452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,893.79x = 1,179,298.11 × 330,452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,893.79x = 389,701,501,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,701,501,596.59/785,893.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,870.45

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