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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,498.97, 1,146,792.20 and 232,037.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,498.97, 1,146,792.20 and 232,037.37 is: 348,069.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,498.97 : 1,146,792.20 = 232,037.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,498.97/1,146,792.20 = 232,037.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,498.97x = 1,146,792.20 × 232,037.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,498.97x = 266,098,644,864.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,098,644,864.33/764,498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,069.33

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