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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,905.84, 1,179,316.20 and 330,464.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,905.84, 1,179,316.20 and 330,464.14 is: 495,888.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,905.84 : 1,179,316.20 = 330,464.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,905.84/1,179,316.20 = 330,464.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,905.84x = 1,179,316.20 × 330,464.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,905.84x = 389,721,713,821.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,721,713,821.07/785,905.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,888.56

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