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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,969.04, 1,177,967.56 and 336,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,969.04, 1,177,967.56 and 336,162 is: 503,821.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,969.04 : 1,177,967.56 = 336,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,969.04/1,177,967.56 = 336,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,969.04x = 1,177,967.56 × 336,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,969.04x = 395,987,930,904.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,987,930,904.72/785,969.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,821.28

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