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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,611.52, 1,179,918.36 and 337,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,611.52, 1,179,918.36 and 337,041 is: 505,561.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,611.52 : 1,179,918.36 = 337,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,611.52/1,179,918.36 = 337,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,611.52x = 1,179,918.36 × 337,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,611.52x = 397,680,863,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,680,863,972.76/786,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,561.96

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