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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,273.80, 1,146,119.10 and 231,617.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,273.80, 1,146,119.10 and 231,617.80 is: 347,338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,273.80 : 1,146,119.10 = 231,617.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,273.80/1,146,119.10 = 231,617.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,273.80x = 1,146,119.10 × 231,617.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,273.80x = 265,461,584,479.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,461,584,479.98/764,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,338.33

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