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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,896.78, 1,179,302.62 and 330,455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,896.78, 1,179,302.62 and 330,455.08 is: 495,874.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,896.78 : 1,179,302.62 = 330,455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,896.78/1,179,302.62 = 330,455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,896.78x = 1,179,302.62 × 330,455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,896.78x = 389,706,541,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,706,541,636.31/785,896.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,874.97

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