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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,964.04, 1,177,960.06 and 336,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,964.04, 1,177,960.06 and 336,157 is: 503,813.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,964.04 : 1,177,960.06 = 336,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,964.04/1,177,960.06 = 336,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,964.04x = 1,177,960.06 × 336,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,964.04x = 395,979,519,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,979,519,889.42/785,964.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,813.79

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