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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,662.11, 1,146,919.04 and 232,187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,662.11, 1,146,919.04 and 232,187.82 is: 348,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,662.11 : 1,146,919.04 = 232,187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,662.11/1,146,919.04 = 232,187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,662.11x = 1,146,919.04 × 232,187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,662.11x = 266,300,626,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,300,626,459.97/764,662.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,259.22

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