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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,340.33, 1,179,511.71 and 337,026.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,340.33, 1,179,511.71 and 337,026.04 is: 505,539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,340.33 : 1,179,511.71 = 337,026.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,340.33/1,179,511.71 = 337,026.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,340.33x = 1,179,511.71 × 337,026.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,340.33x = 397,526,160,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,526,160,754.93/786,340.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,539.58

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