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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,506.76, 1,146,763.81 and 232,032.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,506.76, 1,146,763.81 and 232,032.41 is: 348,049.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,506.76 : 1,146,763.81 = 232,032.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,506.76/1,146,763.81 = 232,032.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,506.76x = 1,146,763.81 × 232,032.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,506.76x = 266,086,370,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,086,370,535.08/764,506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,049.73

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