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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,422.93, 1,146,801.01 and 231,985.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,422.93, 1,146,801.01 and 231,985.63 is: 348,029.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,422.93 : 1,146,801.01 = 231,985.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,422.93/1,146,801.01 = 231,985.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,422.93x = 1,146,801.01 × 231,985.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,422.93x = 266,041,354,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,041,354,789.49/764,422.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,029.01

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