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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,453.98, 1,146,687.88 and 231,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,453.98, 1,146,687.88 and 231,975 is: 347,964.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,453.98 : 1,146,687.88 = 231,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,453.98/1,146,687.88 = 231,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,453.98x = 1,146,687.88 × 231,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,453.98x = 266,002,920,963.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,002,920,963.00/764,453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,964.60

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