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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,296.98, 1,179,250.46 and 336,966.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,296.98, 1,179,250.46 and 336,966.90 is: 505,366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,296.98 : 1,179,250.46 = 336,966.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,296.98/1,179,250.46 = 336,966.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,296.98x = 1,179,250.46 × 336,966.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,296.98x = 397,368,371,829.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,368,371,829.77/786,296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,366.78

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