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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,999.70, 1,178,999.55 and 336,644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,999.70, 1,178,999.55 and 336,644.10 is: 504,966.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,999.70 : 1,178,999.55 = 336,644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,999.70/1,178,999.55 = 336,644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,999.70x = 1,178,999.55 × 336,644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,999.70x = 396,903,242,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,903,242,410.16/785,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,966.15

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