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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,903.22, 1,177,868.39 and 336,094.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,903.22, 1,177,868.39 and 336,094.97 is: 503,720.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,903.22 : 1,177,868.39 = 336,094.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,903.22/1,177,868.39 = 336,094.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,903.22x = 1,177,868.39 × 336,094.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,903.22x = 395,875,633,631.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,875,633,631.18/785,903.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,720.59

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