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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,505.76, 1,146,762.31 and 232,031.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,505.76, 1,146,762.31 and 232,031.41 is: 348,048.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,505.76 : 1,146,762.31 = 232,031.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,505.76/1,146,762.31 = 232,031.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,505.76x = 1,146,762.31 × 232,031.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,505.76x = 266,084,875,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,084,875,724.16/764,505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,048.23

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