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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,925.99, 1,177,903.22 and 336,118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,925.99, 1,177,903.22 and 336,118.82 is: 503,756.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,925.99 : 1,177,903.22 = 336,118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,925.99/1,177,903.22 = 336,118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,925.99x = 1,177,903.22 × 336,118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,925.99x = 395,915,432,810.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,915,432,810.49/785,925.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,756.64

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