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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,641.29, 1,146,887.73 and 232,166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,641.29, 1,146,887.73 and 232,166.94 is: 348,227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,641.29 : 1,146,887.73 = 232,166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,641.29/1,146,887.73 = 232,166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,641.29x = 1,146,887.73 × 232,166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,641.29x = 266,269,414,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,269,414,797.65/764,641.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,227.88

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