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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,487.72, 1,146,775.32 and 232,026.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,487.72, 1,146,775.32 and 232,026.12 is: 348,052.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,487.72 : 1,146,775.32 = 232,026.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,487.72/1,146,775.32 = 232,026.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,487.72x = 1,146,775.32 × 232,026.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,487.72x = 266,081,828,011.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,081,828,011.36/764,487.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,052.46

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