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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,153.72, 1,179,687.68 and 330,711.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,153.72, 1,179,687.68 and 330,711.56 is: 496,259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,153.72 : 1,179,687.68 = 330,711.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,153.72/1,179,687.68 = 330,711.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,153.72x = 1,179,687.68 × 330,711.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,153.72x = 390,136,352,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,136,352,965.58/786,153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,259.63

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