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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,336.96, 1,179,506.66 and 337,022.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,336.96, 1,179,506.66 and 337,022.67 is: 505,534.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,336.96 : 1,179,506.66 = 337,022.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,336.96/1,179,506.66 = 337,022.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,336.96x = 1,179,506.66 × 337,022.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,336.96x = 397,520,483,835.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,520,483,835.98/786,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,534.53

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