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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,973.58, 1,177,974.33 and 336,166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,973.58, 1,177,974.33 and 336,166.54 is: 503,828.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,973.58 : 1,177,974.33 = 336,166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,973.58/1,177,974.33 = 336,166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,973.58x = 1,177,974.33 × 336,166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,973.58x = 395,995,554,724.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,995,554,724.92/785,973.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,828.07

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