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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,660.86, 1,146,917.17 and 232,186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,660.86, 1,146,917.17 and 232,186.57 is: 348,257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,660.86 : 1,146,917.17 = 232,186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,660.86/1,146,917.17 = 232,186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,660.86x = 1,146,917.17 × 232,186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,660.86x = 266,298,756,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,298,756,880.89/764,660.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,257.34

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