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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,641.46, 1,146,888 and 232,167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,641.46, 1,146,888 and 232,167.11 is: 348,228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,641.46 : 1,146,888 = 232,167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,641.46/1,146,888 = 232,167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,641.46x = 1,146,888 × 232,167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,641.46x = 266,269,666,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,269,666,719.24/764,641.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,228.13

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