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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,960.52, 1,177,954.83 and 336,153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,960.52, 1,177,954.83 and 336,153.48 is: 503,808.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,960.52 : 1,177,954.83 = 336,153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,960.52/1,177,954.83 = 336,153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,960.52x = 1,177,954.83 × 336,153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,960.52x = 395,973,615,387.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,973,615,387.31/785,960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,808.53

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