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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,468.40, 1,146,832.20 and 231,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,468.40, 1,146,832.20 and 231,985.20 is: 348,017.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,468.40 : 1,146,832.20 = 231,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,468.40/1,146,832.20 = 231,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,468.40x = 1,146,832.20 × 231,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,468.40x = 266,048,097,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,048,097,283.44/764,468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,017.13

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