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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,903.08, 1,179,312.07 and 330,461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,903.08, 1,179,312.07 and 330,461.40 is: 495,884.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,903.08 : 1,179,312.07 = 330,461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,903.08/1,179,312.07 = 330,461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,903.08x = 1,179,312.07 × 330,461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,903.08x = 389,717,110,966.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,717,110,966.38/785,903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,884.44

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