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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,640.79, 1,146,886.98 and 232,166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,640.79, 1,146,886.98 and 232,166.43 is: 348,227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,640.79 : 1,146,886.98 = 232,166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,640.79/1,146,886.98 = 232,166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,640.79x = 1,146,886.98 × 232,166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,640.79x = 266,268,655,760.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,268,655,760.08/764,640.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,227.11

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