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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,510.76, 1,146,769.82 and 232,036.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,510.76, 1,146,769.82 and 232,036.42 is: 348,055.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,510.76 : 1,146,769.82 = 232,036.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,510.76/1,146,769.82 = 232,036.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,510.76x = 1,146,769.82 × 232,036.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,510.76x = 266,092,363,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,092,363,596.84/764,510.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,055.75

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