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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,583.63, 1,179,876.12 and 337,012.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,583.63, 1,179,876.12 and 337,012.98 is: 505,519.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,583.63 : 1,179,876.12 = 337,012.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,583.63/1,179,876.12 = 337,012.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,583.63x = 1,179,876.12 × 337,012.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,583.63x = 397,633,567,232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,633,567,232.04/786,583.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,519.76

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