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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,963.04, 1,177,958.56 and 336,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,963.04, 1,177,958.56 and 336,156 is: 503,812.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,963.04 : 1,177,958.56 = 336,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,963.04/1,177,958.56 = 336,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,963.04x = 1,177,958.56 × 336,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,963.04x = 395,977,837,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,977,837,695.36/785,963.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,812.29

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