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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,499.97, 1,146,793.70 and 232,038.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,499.97, 1,146,793.70 and 232,038.37 is: 348,070.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,499.97 : 1,146,793.70 = 232,038.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,499.97/1,146,793.70 = 232,038.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,499.97x = 1,146,793.70 × 232,038.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,499.97x = 266,100,140,874.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,100,140,874.27/764,499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,070.83

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