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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,509.76, 1,146,768.32 and 232,035.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,509.76, 1,146,768.32 and 232,035.42 is: 348,054.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,509.76 : 1,146,768.32 = 232,035.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,509.76/1,146,768.32 = 232,035.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,509.76x = 1,146,768.32 × 232,035.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,509.76x = 266,090,868,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,090,868,773.89/764,509.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,054.25

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