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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,683.07, 1,180,026 and 337,112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,683.07, 1,180,026 and 337,112.37 is: 505,669.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,683.07 : 1,180,026 = 337,112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,683.07/1,180,026 = 337,112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,683.07x = 1,180,026 × 337,112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,683.07x = 397,801,361,521.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,801,361,521.62/786,683.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,669.15

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